The Gospel of Buddha, Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus

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Author Carus, Paul, 1852-1919
Illustrator Kopetzky, O. (Olga)
Title The Gospel of Buddha, Compiled from Ancient Records
Note Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Andrea Ball & Marc D’Hooghe
Summary "The Gospel of Buddha" by Paul Carus is a philosophical and religious text compiled in the early 20th century. It serves as an introduction to the teachings of the Buddha, primarily derived from ancient Buddhist scriptures. The book aims to present Buddhism in a way that emphasizes its core principles, stripping away sectarian differences and focusing on a universal understanding of enlightenment and the nature of existence. The opening of the text outlines the book's purpose, describing its derivation from the old Buddhist canon and highlighting the importance of interpreting the Buddha's teachings for contemporary readers. The preface conveys how Buddhism functions as a guide to alleviate suffering through understanding truth, karma, and the rejection of selfish desires. The text begins with an invitation to rejoice in the light of truth brought by the Buddha, encouraging readers to contemplate the evils of existence and the transformative power of spiritual enlightenment. It touches on themes like the nature of the self, mortality, and the pursuit of Nirvāna, setting the stage for the narrative of Siddhartha's journey toward becoming the Buddha. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BQ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Buddhism
Subject Buddhism
Subject Christianity and other religions -- Buddhism
Subject Gautama Buddha
Subject Gautama Buddha -- Teachings
Category Text
EBook-No. 35895
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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