The Living Buddha: An Interpretive Biography [Large Print 16 Pt Edition] - Couverture souple

Ikeda, Daisaku

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1038765749 ISBN 13 : 9781038765741

Editeur : ReadHowYouWant, 2018

Synopsis

An intimate portrayal of one of history's most important and obscure figures, the Buddha, this chronicle reveals him not as a mystic, but a warm and engaged human being that was very much the product of his turbulent times. This biographical account traces the path of Siddhartha Gautama as he walked away from the pleasure palace that had been his home and joined a growing force of wandering monks, ultimately making his way towards enlightenment beneath the bodhi tree, and spending the next 45 years sharing his insights along the banks of the Ganges. The Buddhist canon is expertly harvested to provide insight into the Buddha's inner life and to grant a better understanding of how he came to play his pivotal role as founder of one of the world's largest religions.

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À propos de l'auteur

Daisaku Ikeda is a peacebuilder, Buddhist philosopher, educator, author and poet. He was president of the Soka Gakkai lay Buddhist organization in Japan from 1960-79 and is the founding president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), one of the world's largest and most diverse community-based Buddhist associations, promoting a philosophy of empowerment and social engagement for peace. He is also the founder of the Soka Schools system and several international institutions promoting peace, culture and education.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ReadHowYouWant
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1038765749
• ISBN 13: 9781038765741
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
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• Personne responsable: non disponible