The Buddha : a beginner's guide
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The Buddha : a beginner's guide
（Oneworld beginner's guides）
Oneworld, 2009
- : pbk
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"First published in the Beginners Guide series, 2009. Reprinted in 2012"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references (p. [232]-247) and index
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From his many births to his deathbed deeds, this authoritative biography unites the Buddha of history with the Buddha of legend in a bid to reveal the lasting spiritual relevance at the heart of the Buddhist tradition.
Acclaimed scholar John Strong examines not only the historical texts, but also the supernatural accounts that surround this great religious figure, uncovering the roots of many Buddhist beliefs and practices. Accompanied by helpful charts and tables, and drawing on a vast array of primary sources, the text also features such key topics as: biographical accounts from all the Buddhist schools, an analysis of the Buddha's enlightenment, the life of the Buddha as depicted by Buddhist art and rituals, and the relics of Siddhartha Gautama, and how they continue his story, even after his lifetime.
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