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Title: The Life of Buddha and Its Lessons
Note: Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Life of Buddha and Its Lessons" by Henry Steel Olcott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, emphasizing his journey from royal privilege to spiritual enlightenment. It addresses the underlying philosophies of Buddhism, showcasing the ways in which Buddha's insights continue to resonate with humanity's search for meaning and truth. In this work, Olcott delves into the key aspects of Buddha's life, highlighting his early years as a royal prince, his renunciation of worldly pleasures, and his quest for understanding human suffering. The author argues that the essence of Buddha's teachings revolves around the impermanence of the material world and the pursuit of spiritual truth, culminating in the state of Nirvana—a liberation from suffering. Throughout the text, Olcott encourages readers to appreciate the profound moral lessons derived from Buddha’s life, including compassion, selflessness, and the quest for inner peace, urging a return to the foundational principles of Buddhism as a means to navigate the complexities of modern existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Olcott, Henry Steel, 1832-1907
EBook No.: 18194
Published: Apr 17, 2006
Downloads: 176
Language: English
Subject: Gautama Buddha
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Buddhism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Life of Buddha and Its Lessons
Note: Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar Viswanathan,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Life of Buddha and Its Lessons" by Henry Steel Olcott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, emphasizing his journey from royal privilege to spiritual enlightenment. It addresses the underlying philosophies of Buddhism, showcasing the ways in which Buddha's insights continue to resonate with humanity's search for meaning and truth. In this work, Olcott delves into the key aspects of Buddha's life, highlighting his early years as a royal prince, his renunciation of worldly pleasures, and his quest for understanding human suffering. The author argues that the essence of Buddha's teachings revolves around the impermanence of the material world and the pursuit of spiritual truth, culminating in the state of Nirvana—a liberation from suffering. Throughout the text, Olcott encourages readers to appreciate the profound moral lessons derived from Buddha’s life, including compassion, selflessness, and the quest for inner peace, urging a return to the foundational principles of Buddhism as a means to navigate the complexities of modern existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Olcott, Henry Steel, 1832-1907
EBook No.: 18194
Published: Apr 17, 2006
Downloads: 176
Language: English
Subject: Gautama Buddha
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Buddhism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.