The Living Thoughts of Gotama the Buddha
By Unknown Author.
Description
Variously referred to as the “Eye in the World,” “Conqueror of Death,” and “Teacher of Gods and Men,” the historical figure known as Buddha founded his school of thought in the fifth century B.C. According to legend, the well-born Siddhartha Gotama renounced his home and secular life to seek enlightenment, a goal he ultimately achieved through meditation. Recognizing the source of human suffering as the desires fed by ignorance, the Buddha discovered a path to harmony through righteous living and rigorous self-discipline. His compassion for humanity led h...
ISBN(s)
0486414396, 9780486414393
