Buddha
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Karen Armstrong has been acclaimed for her scholarship and vision, in works The New York Times Book Review calls "penetrating, readable and prescient". Her rich, timely, highly original portrait of the Buddha explores both the archetypal religious icon and Buddha the man. Armstrong follows the Buddha — born Siddhama Gotama — as he leaves his wife, his young child, and his prominent caste position for a life of spiritual enlightenment.Following his quest from renunciation to revelation to a wellspring of wisdom, Buddha expands the focus to meditate on its place in the spiritual history of humanity and its special relevance to our own society, as we again face a crisis of faith. It is a profound blend of biography, religion, history, and philosophy that will engage an audience that continues to be fascinated by Buddhism.
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An End to Suffering: The Buddha in the World Shares Buddhism, religion, nonfiction -
A Simple Monk: Writings on His Holiness the Dalai Lama Shares Buddhism, religion, biography -
Buddha For Beginners Shares Buddhism, religion, nonfiction -
The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon Shares Buddhism, religion, nonfiction
