Many know the Buddha only from seeing countless serene, iconic images. But what of the man himself and the world he lived in? What did he actually do in his roughly eighty years on earth that spawned one of the greatest religions in world history? Armstrong tackles these questions and more by examining the life and times of the Buddha in this engrossing philosophical biography. Against the tumultuous cultural background of his world, she blends history, philosophy, mythology, and biography to create a compelling and illuminating portrait of a man whose awakening continues to inspire millions.
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Many know the Buddha only from seeing countless serene, iconic images. But what of the man himself and the world he lived in? What did he actually do in his roughly eighty years on earth that spawned one of the greatest religions in world history? Armstrong tackles these questions and more by examining the life and times of the Buddha in this engrossing philosophical biography. Against the tumultuous cultural background of his world, she blends history, philosophy, mythology, and biography to create a compelling and illuminating portrait of a man whose awakening continues to inspire millions.
Imprint | Penguin USA |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2004 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 2004 |
Authors | Karen Armstrong |
Dimensions | 181 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 205 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-303436-0 |
Barcode | 9780143034360 |
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LSN | 0-14-303436-7 |