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The Splendour Of Asia The Story And Teaching Of The Buddha

The Splendour Of Asia The Story And Teaching Of The Buddha

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Biographies GeneralReligion General Buddhism

Publisher Price: $17.99

ISBN10: 9371135913
ISBN13: 9789371135917
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: May 1 2025
Pages: 182
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.42 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The splendour of Asia: The story and teaching of the Buddha explores the spiritual awakening and ethical teachings central to one of history s most influential figures. Moving beyond surface portrayals, the book offers reflections on detachment, personal transformation, and the pursuit of enlightenment. Set against a backdrop of wealth and cultural richness, it examines the contrast between a life of luxury and the call toward deeper understanding. The text portrays a setting where human suffering is deliberately hidden, yet this concealment only sharpens the eventual impact of confronting mortality. The emergence of clarity through suffering is not treated as an isolated journey but as part of a broader human condition. The work enhances a vision of existence where compassion, self-discipline, and insight replace ignorance and indulgence. Through philosophical narratives and depictions of an evolving consciousness, the book emphasizes that the path toward enlightenment is rooted in overcoming internal obstacles and understanding impermanence. It does not present doctrine alone but rather a lived experience of realization and responsibility, conveying how one person s inner transformation can illuminate the way for others seeking meaning in a transient world.

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