The Wisdom of Buddha

by Philosophical Library (Editor)

Overview

 

Discover the origins of Buddhism and its tenets from the seminal texts Drawn from the sacred books of Buddhism, this collection reveals the insights and beliefs at the heart of the world’s fourth-largest religion. Siddhartha Guatama, a sixth-century Hindu warrior prince, renounced the world in his search for the meaning of life and became the Buddha, or “Enlightened One,” while meditating at Bodh Gaya.  From that moment forward the Buddha sought to share his own enlightenment with all of mankind. Through the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, the Buddha taught followers to let go of desire and worldly attachments in order to alleviate suffering while embracing practices of meditation, mindfulness, and right conduct. Covering the birth and death of the Buddha, as well as the major tenets of Buddhism, including karma and the middle doctrine, The Wisdom of Buddha offers a profound view of the Buddhist religion and its founder.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781453201411
Publisher:	Philosophical Library/Open Road
Publication date:	09/07/2010
Series:	Wisdom , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	130
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Buddha (563–483 BCE), born Prince Siddhartha Gautama, is the key figure in the Buddhist religion. At the age of twenty-nine, he renounced his noble birth and became an ascetic after encountering suffering for the first time outside of his palace walls. By embracing moderation and dedicated meditation, Buddha was able to achieve enlightenment, the road to which he spent the rest of his life preaching to others.

Table of Contents

Cover Page
Preface
The Birth of the Buddha
The Attainment of Buddhaship
First Events After the Attainment
The Buddha's Daily Habits
The Death of the Buddha
Buddhist Writings
There is no Ego
The Middle Doctrine
Karma
Fruitful and Barren Karma
Good and Bad Karma
Rebirth is not Transmigration
Death's Messengers
The Devoted Wife
The Hare-Mark in the Moon
The Way of Purity
Concentration
The Conversion of Animals
Love For Animals
Copyright Page