Author: Supriya Rai
Publisher: Smriti Books
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 135
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8187967633
Description
This series traces the lives of some of the great Masters and presents their teachings for a contemporary reader. In this book, three men narrate the story of the Buddha’s life. One is his son and disciple Rahul. Another is King Bimbisara’s charioteer, Triguna. The third narrator is Ananda, a cousin and disciple of the Master.
India is blessed with a rich spiritual legacy. Many great Master arisen here, pursuing different Paths in their quest for the Ultimate Truth. Yet their message has always been one of immense tolerance and compassion.
The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, lived and taught over 2500 years ago. His teachings comprised some of the highest moral philosophy then known to man and appealed to the rational and the poetic mind alike. He led a remarkable life, traveling and teaching ceaselessly for 45 years after attaining Enlightenment. Today Buddhism is one of the world’s most widely practiced religions, drawing followers from lands far away from that of his birth.
Contents
Note to the Reader
BOOK I: RAHULA , SON OF BUDDHA
Shravana
Lesons from a Father
BOOK II: TRIGUNA, THE CHARIOTEER
King Bimbsara
What is Englightenment
Turning the Wheel of Dhamma
Ambapali
Sudatta
Prince Ajatsattu
Attempts to Kill the Buddha
Refuge in the Dhamma
BOOK III : ANANDA, ATTENDANT OF THE BUDDHA
Caring for the Master
Tales of the Sangha
The Final Months
Epilogue
The Buddha Trail
Glossary