The Living Buddha by Daisaku Ikeda
An intimate portrayal of one of history's most important and obscure figures, the Buddha, this chronicle reveals him not as a mystic, but a warm and engaged human being that was very much the product of his turbulent times. This biographical account traces the path of Siddhartha Gautama as he walked away from the pleasure palace that had been his home and joined a growing force of wandering monks, ultimately making his way towards enlightenment beneath the bodhi tree, and spending the next 45 years sharing his insights along the banks of the Ganges. The Buddhist canon is expertly harvested to provide insight into the Buddha's inner life and to grant a better understanding of how he came to play his pivotal role as founder of one of the world's largest religions.
Ikeda, Daisaku: - Daisaku Ikeda is a peacebuilder, Buddhist philosopher, educator, author and poet. He was president of the Soka Gakkai lay Buddhist organization in Japan from 1960-79 and is the founding president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), one of the world's largest and most diverse community-based Buddhist associations, promoting a philosophy of empowerment and social engagement for peace. He is also the founder of the Soka Schools system and several international institutions promoting peace, culture and education.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780977924523 |
| ISBN 10 | 0977924521 |
| Title | The Living Buddha |
| Author | Daisaku Ikeda |
| Series | Soka Gakkai History Of Buddhism |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Middleway Press |
| Year published | 2008-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 150 |
| Prizes | Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Religion) 2009 |
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