The Light of Asia: Being the Life and Teachings of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism

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Edwin Arnold

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Publisher	Forgotten Books
Publication Year	2018
ISBN-13	9781330924976
ISBN-10	9781330924976
Binding	Paperback
Number of Pages	432 Pages
Language	(English)
Weight (grms)	576
Subject	Buddhism

Excerpt from The Light of Asia: Being the Life and Teachings of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism In the following Poem I have sought, by the medium of an imaginary Buddhist votary, to depict the life and character and indicate the philosophy of that noble hero and reformer, Prince Gautama of India, the founder of Buddhism.

Edwin Arnold

Sir Edwin Arnold was a British poet, journalist, and translator who introduced Eastern literature and philosophy to Western audiences. A Sanskrit scholar and former school inspector in India, he wrote the acclaimed ‘The Light of Asia’ (1879), a poetic account of Buddha’s life. Arnold also translated classical Indian texts, including ‘The Song Celestial’ and ‘The Book of Good Counsels’. He promoted cultural exchange and was knighted for his literary contributions.