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 an international religion
, by Varley, Helen; Harris, Ian- ISBN: 9781844769810 | 184476981X
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/16/2012
The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, lived in India in the 5th century BCE. His life and teachings have provided inspiration for people from around the world ever since. 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.