Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. Discussing the social and political background of India in Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its relevance.
Michael Carrithers Books
January 1, 1945
Michael B. Carrithers is a professor of anthropology whose work delves into human behavior, ecology, and evolution.
Maestri Spirituali: Buddha
- 140 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Intr-o istorie care n-a pus in joc numai idei, Buddha este pesemne singurul creator de religie in numele caruia nu s-au miscat armate, n-a curs sange nevinovat si n-au avut loc rasunatoare demolari de zei. Si totusi, el n-a incetat sa exercite vreme de doua mii cinci sute de ani o fascinatie enigmatica asupra unei bune parti a omenirii. Asupra acestei enigme se apleaca Michael Carrithers – antropolog cunoscut in mediile academice britanice –, incercînd sa afle un raspuns in personalitatea Iluminatului, in povestea vietii sale, in doctrina nascuta din experienta trezirii sau in evolutia budismului dupa moartea intemeietorului sau.