The Buddha: A Short Biography

This incisive new biography charts not only the life of the Buddha in historical terms, but also considers what the life of Siddharta Gautama means to Buddhism as a whole. The art, rituals, beliefs, mythologies and practices of all the Buddhist schools are placed into a new light in this exceptionally authoritative and relevant account of the founder of Buddhism. Using charts, tables and a straightforward approach, this reconstruction of the true meaning and original life of the Buddha, as Buddhists see it, will prove a useful and interesting introduction for all those interested in this area.

• Author
• John S. Strong

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 203

• Publisher
• One World (UK)

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9781851682560

• Genres
• buddhism, biography, spirituality

• Release date
• 2001