The light of Asia
| Title | The light of Asia
or, The great renunciation (Mahabhinishkramana) being the life and teaching of Gautama, prince of India and founder of Buddhism (as told in verse by an Indian Buddhist). |
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| Author | Sir Edwin Arnold |
| Publication | General Publ. |
| Size | 170p |
| Language |  ENG |
| ISBN | 9789387669130 |
| Topics |
Buddhism--Poetry Gautama Buddha--Teachings |
| Notes | "In this poetic masterpiece, Sir Edwin Arnold describes the life and teachings of Buddha. The man who was to become known as Buddha to the world was born as Prince Gautama of India but he rejected the worldly riches and abandoned the reigns of power when he embarked on a journey to discover the meaning of life. This poem reveals Buddha’s life from the Buddhist perspective but you don’t have to be a Buddhist to appreciate this poetic work. As you read about Buddha's journey you will embark on your own course of discovery. First published in 1879, the book has become a classic and has been published in many editions and many languages. Not only is it deeply philosophical in nature, but because of its poetic form and its narrative of the dramatic incidents in Siddhartha's life, it is delightful and absorbing reading." |
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