Gautama Buddha - A Noble Life

Author: Kadambari Kaul
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 72
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129102072

Description

This is the story of a prince nurtured in luxury and wealth, walking away in search of the ultimate truth - the true meaning of life. For the compassionate Siddhartha, prince of the Sakya clan, wanted to find a way for people to face the pain and sorrows of their lives.

Two thousand five hundred years ago, a sage wandered along the dusty roads of North India, teaching the path to peace and enlightenment. Today the gentle words of Gautama Buddha have been transformed into a world religion.

The Four Noble Truths explain the reason for human suffering. The Noble Eightfold path shows the way to spiritual tranquility and finally nirvana. What is amazing is that the Buddha's teachings continue to be relevant today.

Contents

Early Life of Gautma Buddha
Four Visions and Renunciation
Long Road to Enlightenment
Enlightenment- Philosophy of Buddha
Spread of Buddhism
Last Days of the Buddha