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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:With such bestsellers as A History of God and Islam, Karen Armstrong has consistently delivered "penetrating, readable, and prescient" (The New York Times) works that have lucidly engaged a wide range of religions and religious issues. In Buddha she turns to a figure whose thought is still reverberating throughout the world 2,500 years after his death. Many know the Buddha only from seeing countless serene, iconic images. But what of the man himself and the world he lived in? What did he actually do in his roughly eighty years on earth that spawned one of the greatest religions in world history? Armstrong tackles these questions and more by examining the life and times of the Buddha in this engrossing philosophical biography. Against the tumultuous cultural background of his world, she blends history, philosophy, mythology, and biography to create a compelling and illuminating portrait of a man whose awakening continues to inspire millions. Review:[Armstrong] offers a frequently inspiring look at this exemplary life... Invaluable. (Los Angeles Times) Destined to become the classic source for anyone delving... into the life and teachings of the religious icon. (Christian Science Monitor) Synopsis:A "New York Times" bestseller, this engrossing philosophical classic examines the life and times of the Buddha. Against the tumultuous cultural background of his world, Armstrong blends history, philosophy, mythology, and biography to create a compelling and illuminating portrait of a man whose awakening continues to inspire millions. (World Religions)
About the AuthorKaren Armstrong is a bestselling author and one of the foremost commentators on religious affairs in both Britain and the United States. She spent seven years as a Catholic nun then went on to take a degree at Oxford University. She currently teaches at Leo Baeck College of Judaism and has received the Muslim Public Affairs Council Media Award. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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