- Paperback: 191 pages
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (Oct 5 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0810928078
- ISBN-13: 978-0810928077
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 12.7 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 299 g
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #67 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( B ) > Buddha
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A compelling introduction to Buddhism, this volume recounts the powerful story of the 6th-century B.C. Indian prince who set aside family and fortune to search for the answer to the universal question of suffering and death. Known as Buddha, he changed the face of the world's beliefs. 207 illustrations, 160 in full color. Bibliography. Index.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
so/so reading material,
This review is from: Discoveries: The Wisdom of the Buddha (Paperback)
This book was an impulse buy for me. I saw it wasn't expensive so I thought "why not?" Nothing really in depth about Buddhism. It was all pretty much just historical accounts of the religion. I was not sastified with it at all. Dry reading, not very interesting really. Look else where for a book on the Buddha's wisdom.
3.0 out of 5 stars
The history of Buddha - full of facts.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Discoveries: The Wisdom of the Buddha (Paperback)
For a history of Buddha, this book is excellent. Dates, names and cities are listed on almost every page. The pictures are colorful, brilliant and numerous. I enjoy reading a story, but this book was more historical than enjoyable for me. For a history project or for more information on the Buddha, I would recommend this, but for "pleasure reading", I would not.
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3.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
so/so reading material,
By Zach Scheid - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Discoveries: The Wisdom of the Buddha (Paperback)
This book was an impulse buy for me. I saw it wasn't expensive so I thought "why not?" Nothing really in depth about Buddhism. It was all pretty much just historical accounts of the religion. I was not sastified with it at all. Dry reading, not very interesting really. Look else where for a book on the Buddha's wisdom.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
The history of Buddha - full of facts.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Discoveries: The Wisdom of the Buddha (Paperback)
For a history of Buddha, this book is excellent. Dates, names and cities are listed on almost every page. The pictures are colorful, brilliant and numerous. I enjoy reading a story, but this book was more historical than enjoyable for me. For a history project or for more information on the Buddha, I would recommend this, but for "pleasure reading", I would not.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very interesting,
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This review is from: Discoveries: The Wisdom of the Buddha (Paperback)
Since I knew very little about Buddha I found this very intereting and readable. The colorful pictures are lovely. I would have liked a few more maps soI could follow the travels and development of the Buddha.
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