Publisher's Synopsis
""Buddha: His Life, His Doctrine, His Order"" is a comprehensive book written by Hermann Oldenberg, a German Indologist and Sanskrit scholar. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, as well as his teachings and the establishment of his monastic order.The book begins with a brief introduction to the historical and cultural context of Buddha's time, followed by a detailed account of his life from his birth to his death. Oldenberg presents a critical analysis of the various sources of information available on Buddha's life and provides a balanced view of the historical and legendary aspects of his life.The second part of the book focuses on Buddha's teachings, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana. Oldenberg provides a clear and accessible explanation of these key Buddhist concepts, as well as their relevance to modern-day life.The final part of the book explores the establishment of Buddha's monastic order, including its organization, rules, and practices. Oldenberg draws on a range of sources, including Buddhist texts and archaeological evidence, to provide a detailed account of the development of the monastic order and its role in spreading Buddhism throughout Asia.Overall, ""Buddha: His Life, His Doctrine, His Order"" is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the life and teachings of Buddha, as well as the history and development of Buddhism as a religion and a way of life. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Buddhism, Eastern philosophy, or the history of religion.1882. Oldenberg has examined the original teaching of Buddha, shown that the cardinal tenets of the pessimism which he preached are �������the truth of suffering and the truth of the deliverance from suffering,������� he has expounded the ontology of Buddhism and placed Nirvana in a true light. Contents: India and Buddhism; Indian Pantheism and Pessimism before Buddha; Asceticism. Monastic Orders; Part I. Buddha's Life: The Character of Tradition. Legend and Myth; Buddha's Youth; Beginning of the Teacher's Career; Buddha's Work; Buddha's Death; Part II. The Doctrines of Buddhism: The Tenet of Suffering; The Tenets of the Origin and of the Extinction of Suffering; The Tenet of the Path to the Extinction of Suffering; Part III. The Order of Buddha's Disciples; and Excursus. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
