Buddhism Being a Sketch of the Life and Teachings of Gautama the Buddha

The book ""Buddhism: Being a Sketch of the Life and Teachings of Gautama the Buddha"" is a comprehensive guide to the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Written by T. W. Rhys Davids, a renowned scholar of Buddhism, the book provides a detailed account of the Buddha's life, from his birth in a royal family to his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The book also delves into the core teachings of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana. It explains how these teachings can be applied in everyday life to achieve inner peace and happiness. In addition, the book explores the development of Buddhism over time and its spread across different parts of the world, including Asia, Europe, and America. It also discusses the different schools of Buddhism and their unique interpretations of the Buddha's teachings. Overall, ""Buddhism: Being a Sketch of the Life and Teachings of Gautama the Buddha"" is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the history, philosophy, and practices of Buddhism. It provides a clear and concise overview of the religion and its founder, making it accessible to both beginners and advanced practitioners alike.1890. With map. Another delightful work on early Buddhism written by Rhys, the celebrated Buddhist scholar. Contents: Introduction; The life of Gautama (Part I); The life of Gautama (Part II); The essential doctrines of Buddhism; Buddhist morality; The order of mendicants; The legend of the Buddha; Northern Buddhism; and Spread of Buddhism. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.