More than twenty-five hundred years ago; an Indian prince achieved enlightenment and became “the Awakened One.†However extraordinary Prince Siddhartha Gautama was; he was no divinity; but a self-perfected human being who brought a sweeping message to mankind.Walter Henry Nelson; a respected historical scholar and author; offers readers a distinctly accessible and authoritative biography of the Buddha and his teachings. In this essential; gripping; and inspiring introduction for the general reader; Buddha explores ancient legends surrounding Buddhism’s founder. It shows how the simple story and profound struggle of Price Siddhartha; who died five hundred years before the birth of Christ; were transformed into one of the world’s great religions.From tales of Gautama’s struggle to parables of the intervention of gods in his journey; Nelson takes readers through the historical existence and ideals at the heart of a religion and philosophy that searches beyond materialism for the true aim of life.
#6270862 in Books 2001-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .78 x 5.98l; 1.13 #File Name: 1582183546348 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Contemporary AccountBy William B.Racist ? Yes: there is some of that. However: reader must put in 19th Century context. To do otherwise is sheer stupidity. Semmes did not pen this work for 21st Century "Political Correctness". Interestingly: I have read numerous "Yankee" works (same period) which were tons more racist than this book. It amazes me that readers can't place historical tomes in context. They should just read current "Politically Correct" stuff (mostly junk).0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Cruise of the AlabamaBy WoodshoeVery good read; good historical information1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very good.By cowboypreacherMaybe I'm strange; but I love the 19th century style of writing; and what Semmes had to go through with the little cruiser Sumpter would be enough to discourage any Captain. His success with the inadequate little Sumpter; and later; with the great Alabama is astounding. No wonder the Federal government tried to sue Great Britain for their part in building #290.
