The Light of Asia: Or, the Great Renunciation. (Mah?bhinishkramana). Being the Life and Teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism. (as Told in Verse by an Indian Buddhist.)
The Light of Asia: Or, the Great Renunciation. (Mah?bhinishkramana). Being the Life and Teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism. (as Told in Verse by an Indian Buddhist.)
First published in 1879, this influential work introduced Western audiences to the story of Buddha and the principles of Buddhist philosophy. The book was widely read and praised for its vivid descriptions of ancient India and its engaging narrative style. Sir Edwin Arnold's translation of Buddhist texts and his interpretations of Buddhist thought continue to be studied and debated by scholars and spiritual seekers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of ...
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First published in 1879, this influential work introduced Western audiences to the story of Buddha and the principles of Buddhist philosophy. The book was widely read and praised for its vivid descriptions of ancient India and its engaging narrative style. Sir Edwin Arnold's translation of Buddhist texts and his interpretations of Buddhist thought continue to be studied and debated by scholars and spiritual seekers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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