Publisher |
Puffin Books |
Publication Year |
2011 |
ISBN-13 |
9780143331773 |
ISBN-10 |
9780143331773 |
Binding |
Paperback |
Number of Pages |
136 Pages |
Language |
(English) |
Weight (grms) |
500 |
Gautama's ideas went against the established beliefs of centuries. His teachings did not rely on the idea of a Supreme God or gods who could rescue humanity from its sorrows; instead he believed that nirvana lay within each person; and could be achieved by following the right path. Even though he was one of the most influential men who ever walked the earth; very little is known about the life of Siddhartha Gautama; the man we call the Buddha. His teachings were followed for 1;500 years in India; and became the guiding principles of life for both rich and poor; high born and lower caste. Today; the religion he founded is followed all over the world.Here is the fascinating story of his life-from his youth as a privileged prince to his renunciation and attainment of nirvana; how his teachings changed all those who came in contact with him; and the story of the tumultuous lives of people and kingdoms in ancient India.
ROHINI CHOWDHURY
Puffin Books