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The Life of Buddha

English · Paperback / Softback

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This may be the oldest known story of the complete life of Buddha, having been written in the first century AD. The author was an educated ecclesiastic Buddhist who traveled throughout India collecting stories and traditions relating to the Buddha's life. He was a famous preacher and musician who then wove them into a Sanskrit poem which he performed musically during his travels. The people of India delighted in this magical tale whenever it was performed with the choir of musicians who traveled with him. It holds many facts that other biographies or stories of the Buddha don't have, which makes this work so important. The entire epic is preserved in this rare book, long out of print, which may have otherwise been lost to the western world.


Product details

Authors Asvaghosha
Assisted by Samuel Beal (Translation)
Publisher Book Tree
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.04.2003
 
EAN 9781585092338
ISBN 978-1-58509-233-8
No. of pages 172
Dimensions 152 mm x 229 mm x 10 mm
Weight 259 g
Subject Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions

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