The Buddha and His Teachings: The Essential Introduction to the Origins of Buddhism, from the Life of the Buddha Through to the Rise of Buddhism as

by Helen Varley

With an estimated 350 million adherents, Buddhism is the fifth largest belief system in the world today. This book explores the roots of this faith, from the life of the Buddha through to the early forms of Buddhism that developed into what is practised worldwide today. The opening section looks at the Buddha's life in detail, from his early years as a protected infant through to his spiritual awakening and quest for enlightenment. This book then...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184476981X
• ISBN13: 9781844769810
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Southwater Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.5"