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Title: The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume I)
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Louise Davies, The Universal Digital Library
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//www.ulib.org)
and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume I)" by Bigandet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work details the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, with a particular focus on the practices and beliefs within Burmese Buddhism. It aims to provide insights into the nature and origins of Buddhism as it has developed in Burma, presenting the narrative of the Buddha's journey towards enlightenment. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the life of the Buddha, beginning with an invocation and the historical context of his existence. It recounts the beginning of Gautama's journey, detailing his noble lineage as Prince Siddhartha and the profound events leading to his birth, such as the virtuous conduct of his mother, Queen Maia, and his father, King Thoodaudana. The narrative also hints at the prediction of his future significance, with foreshadowing elements that suggest his path towards wisdom and enlightenment, amidst the broader Buddhist cosmology of rebirth and moral development. The author emphasizes the rich traditions and historical elements that influence the Burmese interpretation of Buddha's life, setting a foundational understanding for the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bigandet, Paul Ambroise, 1813-1894
EBook No.: 34578
Published: Dec 5, 2010
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Buddhism -- Burma
Subject: Burma -- Religion
Subject: Gautama Buddha
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume I)
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Louise Davies, The Universal Digital Library
(http:
//www.ulib.org)
and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume I)" by Bigandet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work details the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, with a particular focus on the practices and beliefs within Burmese Buddhism. It aims to provide insights into the nature and origins of Buddhism as it has developed in Burma, presenting the narrative of the Buddha's journey towards enlightenment. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the life of the Buddha, beginning with an invocation and the historical context of his existence. It recounts the beginning of Gautama's journey, detailing his noble lineage as Prince Siddhartha and the profound events leading to his birth, such as the virtuous conduct of his mother, Queen Maia, and his father, King Thoodaudana. The narrative also hints at the prediction of his future significance, with foreshadowing elements that suggest his path towards wisdom and enlightenment, amidst the broader Buddhist cosmology of rebirth and moral development. The author emphasizes the rich traditions and historical elements that influence the Burmese interpretation of Buddha's life, setting a foundational understanding for the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bigandet, Paul Ambroise, 1813-1894
EBook No.: 34578
Published: Dec 5, 2010
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Buddhism -- Burma
Subject: Burma -- Religion
Subject: Gautama Buddha
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.