Author: Subhadra Sen Gupta
P K De/
Photographer: P K De
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 161
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129106671
Description
Tow thousand six hundred years ago, a lonely monk wandered the dusty pathways of northern India seeking answers to one eternal question-what is the cause of human sorrow and suffering?
Siddhartha Gautama, a prince who chose to go on a difficult spiritual quest evolved a subtle, perceptive and original philosophy that has stood the test of time. He became the Buddha, the Enlightened One, whose compassionate teachings have spread across the world and continue to provide guidance and solace to millions.
In this book, read about the life and teachings of the Buddha. Then visit Bodh Gaya where he gained enlightenment, Sarnath where he gave his first sermon and Kushinagar, where he gained the final liberation of parinirvana. Also the places sanctified by his presence-Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Rajgriha, Vaishali and Sravasti also famous centres of Buddhist learning like Nalanda, Sanchi and Ajanta.
Walk along the path of the Buddha on an unforgettable pilgrimage to knowledge, enlightenment and peace.
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Overcome your uncertainties and free yourself from dwelling on sorrow.
If you delight in existence, you will become a guide to those who need you.
Revealing the path to many.
-GAUTAMA BUDDHA, THE SUTTA NIPATA
Contents
ONE
THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA
The spiritual journey of a prince
TWO
THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA
Spreading the word
THREE
BUDDHIST ART AND LITERATURE
The faith in colours, form and script
FOUR
FA HSIEN AND HSUAN TSANG
A pilgrim’s journey of faith
FIVE
BODH GAYA
Where a prince became the Buddha
SIX
SARNATH
Turning the wheel of dhamma
SEVEN
LUMBINI-KAPILAVASTU-KUSHINAGAR-RAJGRIHA-SRAVASTI-VAISHALI-NALANDA
Touched by the Buddha
EIGHT
SANCHI-AJANTA
A gathering of monks
BIBLIOGRAPHY
GLOSSARY
INDEX