The Life Of Buddha According To The Pali Canon

The Life Of Buddha According To The Pali Canon is one of the best presentations of the Buddha Charitha or the Life of Buddha. Among the numerous lives of the Buddha, this volume may well claim a place of its own. Composed entirely of texts from the Pali canon, this unique biography presents the oldest authentic record of the Buddha s life and revolutionary philosophy. The ancient texts are rendered here in a language marked by lucidity and dignity, and a framework of narrators and voices connect the canonical texts. Vivid recollections of his personal attendant Ananda and other disciples bring the reader into the Buddha s presence, where his example offers profound inspiration and guidance on the path to freedom.