The Way of the Buddha

Author: P M LadPublisher: Publications DivisionYear: 1995Language: EnglishPages: 314ISBN/UPC (if available): 8123002262 DescriptionThis album in wide format and on art paper represents the origin of Indian culture, the development of Buddhism and the permanent influence which Buddhism has exerted upon India's cultural history. It shows how Buddhism is even today a vital force in the life of the Indian people.The way of the Buddha is published as a companion volume to the book 2500 Years of Buddhism. It has been designed as an album narrating in pictures the life-story of the Buddha and the growth and spread of Buddhism,. With the help of illustrations representing the best specimens of art from India and abroad, the volume has been divided into seven sections.The illustrations have been arranged theme wise and on a chronological basis.Each section begins with a series of select quotations from the original Pali and Sanskrit texts. With their translations in English. These quotations h