Gautama Buddha
The Life and Teachings of The Awakened One
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2012
Quercus Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-85738-830-8 (ISBN)
Quercus Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-85738-830-8 (ISBN)
An insightful new biography of one of the great global spiritual figures.
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 search and the experiences and teachings that led his followers, to call him 'The Awakened One'. This book draws on the myths and legends that surround him to illuminate the significance of his life. It traces Gautama's investigations of consciousness, his strikingly original view of life and his development of new forms of religious community and practice. Blomfield's insightful and thought-provoking biography will appeal to anyone interested in history and religion, and in the Buddha as a thinker, spiritual teacher and a seminal cultural figure. Gautama Buddha is a compelling account of one of history's most powerful personalities.
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 search and the experiences and teachings that led his followers, to call him 'The Awakened One'. This book draws on the myths and legends that surround him to illuminate the significance of his life. It traces Gautama's investigations of consciousness, his strikingly original view of life and his development of new forms of religious community and practice. Blomfield's insightful and thought-provoking biography will appeal to anyone interested in history and religion, and in the Buddha as a thinker, spiritual teacher and a seminal cultural figure. Gautama Buddha is a compelling account of one of history's most powerful personalities.
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.
Acknowledgements. Introduction: Gautama and the Buddha. A World in Ferment. The Search for Wisdom. Nirvana. The Awakening Moment. Dialogue. The Homeless Community. A Holy Man in the World. Crisis. The Final Journey. Gautama's Legacy. Appendix: An Outline of Buddhist History. Select Bibliography. Glossary of Terms, Names and Places. Notes. Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.1.2012 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 175 x 204 mm |
| Gewicht | 288 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Buddhismus | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-85738-830-4 / 0857388304 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-85738-830-8 / 9780857388308 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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