The Buddha: Life, Legend and Legacy

A subject of veneration for hundreds of millions of people, the Buddha is a source of quiet admiration, reflection, or inspiration to many more. Exploring this iconic figure, his vision of spiritual cultivation, and his teachings on the dharma, Mario Poceski considers the social, cultural, and religious contexts that shaped the major stages of the Buddha’s life. He also examines the Buddha’s enduring legacy, shaped by the evolving beliefs...