Gautama Buddha: The Lord of Wisdom

by Rohini Chowdhury

The fascinating story of the life of Gautama Buddha - from his youth as a privileged prince to his renunciation of the world and attainment of nirvana; how his teachings changed all those who came in contact with him; and the tumultuous lives of people and kingdoms in ancient India 

Gautama’s ideas went against the established beliefs of centuries. His teachigs did not rely on the idea of a Supreme God or gods who could rescue humanity from its sorrows; instead he believed that nirvana lay within each person, and could be achieved by following the right path.

Even though he was one of the most influential men who ever walked the earth, very little is known about the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the man we call the Buddha. His teachings were followed for 1,500 years in India, and became the guiding principles of life for both rich and poor, high-born and low-caste. Today, the religion he founded is follwed all over the world.

Here is the fascinating story of his life – from his youth as a privileged prince to his renunciation of the world and attainment of nirvana; how his teachings changed all those who came in contact with him; and the tumultuous lives of people and kingdoms in ancient India.

ISBN: 9780143331773

Publisher: Puffin Books, Penguin Books India, 2011