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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.
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- Title
- The Buddha
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Carrithers
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Released
- 1983
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0192875892
- ISBN13
- 9780192875891
- Series
- Collection
- Past Masters
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies, Religious Topics, Philosophical Topics, Religion, Philosophy, Spirituality, Buddhism, Buddha
- First published
- 1983
- Original title
- Buddha
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- 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.