Author: Ananda K Coomaraswamy
I B Horner/
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 283
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129101556
Description
This collection brings out in simple language some of the basic tenets of Buddhism. Introducing the readers to the different phases of Buddha's life, the book shows the development of his thoughts and also interprets his teachings to a larger audience of the modern times.
Ananda and Horner together in this volume wonderfully bring out the essence of Buddhism. People throughout the world have been influenced by the Buddha's teachings.
Translated from the Pali texts, this collection will be of immense help in understanding Buddhism as a relation and as a way of life.
Contents
Life of the Buddha
The Buddhist Doctrine
Introductory
The Founder and the Arahants
Training
Relations with Others
Evolution
The Teachings
Transcendent