Some Sayings Of The Buddha

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Buy Some Sayings Of The Buddha 2nd hand books, Authored by f. l. woodward, Oxford University Press in paperback binding in ancient genre from Used Book Store.

This is a used book, Some Sayings Of The Buddha, in the English language. Gautama, known as Buddha, was born over five hundred years before Christ and, like Christ, left no written record. Indian life today retains enough similarity to his time that we can imagine the life he led. We know the spiritual influences from the Hindu sacred books still in use today, and the general principles of his teachings through oral tradition passed down by his disciples. We also have the numerous depictions of him and the lives of his followers to understand the impression he made on people. This book aims to create a picture of this Hindu reformer who founded a new religion. Buddha was born a prince, the son of a King. Similar rulers exist in India today, living in beautiful palace-fortresses and maintaining a public life surrounded by many people. Though powerful, they are also bound by custom, tradition, and the influence of those around them, including their families. Buddha would have been indulged by his mother and the women of the palace, yet disciplined by his father, developing between these extremes. From the beginning, his life would have been engaged with the world and the weight of tradition. The court priest would have guided his religious life, requiring conformity to observances and routines. Even his wife would have been chosen for him, and he married young, having a son. His early life included routine, convention, and superstition, but also a rich culture, including the revered Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.

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