Gautama Buddha
The Life and Teachings of The Awakened One
$24.30
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2012
Summary
The words and example of Gautama (often known by the title, ‘Buddha’) have affected billions of people. But what do we really know about him? While there is much we cannot say for certain about the historical Gautama, this persuasive new biography provides the fullest and most plausible account yet.
Weaving ancient sources and modern understanding into an engaging narrative, Vishvapani Blomfield examines Gautama’s words and impact to shed fresh light on his culture, his spiritual sear…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857388308 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0857388304 |
| Author: | Vishvapani Blomfield |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2012 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 175mm x 26mm |
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‘Master of clarity and simplicity, Vishvapani presents through the life of Buddha an understanding of Buddhism of immense relevance to the way we live now’ Dorothy Rowe, author of Beyond Fear and Depression: The Way Out of Your Prison. * Dorothy Rowe *
About The Author
Vishvapani Blomfield
Vishvapani Blomfield has taught meditation for over eighteen years. He also writes and broadcasts on mindfulness, meditation and Buddhism, and is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4’s ‘Thought for the Day’. Challenging Times: Stories of Buddhist Practice When Things Get Tough, edited by Vishvapani, was published in 2006.
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