The Gospel of Buddha - Compiled from Ancient Records (Paperback)

Follow the footsteps of Buddha, listen to his speeches and learn about Buddhism, a framework of philosophical and ethical ideas that stood the test of time and brings calmness to the minds of men and women for more than two thousand years. This book presents the life of Buddha, introducing his ideas, together with the occasions on which they were taught. The author, Paul Carus, searched the Buddhists scriptures in the old Pali language and compiled from these ancient records the most important aspects of Buddha's life and philosophy, fashioning a coherent and gripping narrative. "The Gospel of Buddha" is a sound introduction to the Buddhist ideas and an isnpired biography of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.