The Living Buddha : An Interpretive Biography

Ikeda, Daisaku (trans by Burton Watson)

ISBN 10: 0834801175 / ISBN 13: 9780834801172

Published by Weatherhill, New York, 1976

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Very good hardback copy in very good dustjacket. 148 pages, b/w plates. Bookplate inside cover Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 009857

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Living Buddha : An Interpretive Biography

Publisher: Weatherhill, New York

Publication Date: 1976

Binding: Hard Cover

Book Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

An intimate portrayal of one of history's most important and obscure figures, the Buddha, this chronicle reveals him not as a mystic, but a warm and engaged human being that was very much the product of his turbulent times. This biographical account traces the path of Siddhartha Gautama as he walked away from the pleasure palace that had been his home and joined a growing force of wandering monks, ultimately making his way towards enlightenment beneath the bodhi tree, and spending the next 45 years sharing his insights along the banks of the Ganges. The Buddhist canon is expertly harvested to provide insight into the Buddha's inner life and to grant a better understanding of how he came to play his pivotal role as founder of one of the world's largest religions.

From the Back Cover:

'The Living Buddha' is a biography with a double focus. It is at once a vivid historical narrative based on what is known or can be reasonably surmised about Shakyamuni's life and times, and an inspiring account of a heroic life dedicated to helping all people free themselves from suffering.