Gautama Buddha

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The Life and Teachings of The Awakened One

By Vishvapani Blomfield

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Gautama Buddha by Vishvapani Blomfield offers an insightful narrative into the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The book explores his journey from a sheltered prince to an enlightened spiritual leader, delving into the historical, cultural, and personal influences that shaped his path. Balancing scholarly research with rich storytelling, it provides a compelling view of Buddha's transformative impact on spiritual traditions.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the life and teachings of Buddha, delving into the historical and cultural context of his time. The author provides an insightful portrait that combines Buddhist tradition with contemporary understandings, making it an enriching read for those fascinated by spirituality, history, and philosophical ideas.

An insightful new biography of one of the great global spiritual figures.

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The words and example of Gautama (often known by the title, 'Buddha') have affected billions of people. But what do we really know about him? While there is much we cannot say for certain about the historical Gautama, this persuasive new biography provides the fullest and most plausible account yet.

Weaving ancient sources and modern understanding into an engaging narrative, Vishvapani Blomfield examines Gautama's words and impact to shed fresh light on his culture, his spiritual search, and the experiences and teachings that led his followers to call him 'The Awakened One'. This book draws on the myths and legends that surround him to illuminate the significance of his life. It traces Gautama's investigations of consciousness, his strikingly original view of life, and his development of new forms of religious community and practice.

Blomfield's insightful and thought-provoking biography will appeal to anyone interested in history and religion, and in the Buddha as a thinker, spiritual teacher, and a seminal cultural figure. Gautama Buddha is a compelling account of one of history's most powerful personalities.

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Gautama Buddha by Vishvapani Blomfield is praised for its clarity and simplicity. It offers insights through the life of Buddha, providing a relevant understanding of Buddhism for contemporary living, according to Dorothy Rowe.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857388308

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 416

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Royalty & Religion Biographies Vishvapani Blomfield

About the Author

Vishvapani Blomfield has taught meditation for over eighteen years. He also writes and broadcasts on mindfulness, meditation and Buddhism, and is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4's 'Thought for the Day'. Challenging Times: Stories of Buddhist Practice When Things Get Tough, edited by Vishvapani, was published in 2006.