| Management number | 231662156 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$7.78 | Model Number | 231662156 | ||
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Exploring the life of Prince Siddartha, the Japanese Buddha, through a historically grounded biographyThis edition presents a richly detailed account of the prince’s early life, his awakening, and the spread of his teachings across Asia. It frames Siddartha’s journey within the broader context of Buddhist history, highlighting how the story has been viewed in Japan and by Western readers.This volume mixes original passages with thoughtful commentary to illuminate the beliefs, practices, and rival interpretations surrounding the Buddha’s life. It contrasts Buddhist ideas with Christian perspectives to help readers understand both traditions more clearly. Learn how Buddhism began in India and spread to Japan and other regions. Explore different Buddhist schools and how they view the life of Siddartha. See how early biographies were shaped by culture, tradition, and later interpretation.Ideal for readers of religious history who want a window into how a major religious figure is presented in Japanese tradition and in early English-language scholarship. Read more
| ASIN | B0G67LF28Q |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| Language | English |
| File size | 202.9 MB |
| Page Flip | Not Enabled |
| Publisher | Forgotten Books |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Print length | 334 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Publication date | August 24, 2018 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Not Enabled |
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