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Buddha (Penguin Lives)
Buddha - Penguin Lives
Author: Karen Armstrong
A world-renowned religious thinker contemplates one of the world's most sacred figures. — Karen Armstrong has been acclaimed for her scholarship and vision, in works The New York Times Book Review calls "penetrating, readable and prescient." Her rich, timely, highly original portrait of the Buddha explores both the archetypal religi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670891931
ISBN-10: 0670891932
Publication Date: 2/19/2001
Pages: 205
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Publisher: Viking Penguin Inc
Book Type: Hardcover
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The author follows the quest of the Buddha, Siddhama Gotama, when he leaves his wife, child and comfortable life for an arduous quest for spiritual enlightenment. In compelling prose, the author brings to life the Buddaha's journey and his discovery of a truth that he believes will enable people to live at peace in a troubling time.


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