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The Living Thoughts of Gotama the Buddha
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This scholarly yet highly readable volume offers a concise introduction to the tenets of Buddhism. A brief biography and an overview of doctrine is followed by a series of Pali texts, attributed to Buddha himself. Rich in parables and observations, the texts are thematically organized around the founder, his prophesies, training, and the transcendent state.
Author Bio
Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy was a noted scholar of art, philosophy, and cultural history whose work helped introduce South Asian thought to a wider English-speaking audience. He is known for combining careful scholarship with a clear interest in religious and aesthetic ideas, and for writing on Buddhism, traditional culture, and symbolism. His writings are valued for their intellectual breadth and their ability to present complex ideas in an accessible way.
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