Buddhism History

The Buddha and Jesus Christ are two great spiritual leaders who founded two important world religions. Though they are similar in certain respects, they differ greatly one from the other as founders of religion, in the same way that their doctrines differ from one another. This paper aims at making a brief comparative study of these two great personages in their role as religious teachers.

This book contains life-changing events in Buddha's life, deep and meaningful stories that lead to evolution in the field of meditation. This books looks at all the important aspects of Buddha's life—his meditation, discoveries, and his life as a student, teacher, son, and husband. This book is made short in length on purpose so that all his work remains to the point. I have described Buddha as a spiritual leader, then just a character.

This is Olcott's biographic account of the Buddha, frequently called Siddhartha, combining experience and wisdom while introducing his life to a Western audience. While brief, Olcott's examination of the holy prophet's life is as vivid and fresh today as it was when it was published. Who was the Buddha, what were his lessons to man, and what is Buddhism?

Using historical archives and primary documents, former Library of Congress historian Andrei Znamenski reveals the strange accounts of the Bolsheviks’ clandestine quest for ultimate power. Red Shambhala details the attempts of Marxist revolutionary and cryptographer Gleb Bokii and occult writer Alexander Barchenko to create a divine era of Communism by tapping into the power of Shambhala, a mythic land of pure bliss where inhabitants enjoyed god-like capabilities.

Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. Well-paced and informative, this introduction will enlighten not only those who study Buddhism and comparative religion but anyone intrigued by the remarkable philosophy of one of the greatest religious thinkers.

This book reveals that the Buddha of Nepalese birth, otherwise known as Gautama Buddha and the avatar Buddha who appeared approximately 1000 years prior in Gaya, India are two distinct individuals with two distinct philosophical traditions. Especially investigated is the philosophy of Sri Sankacarya, whose interpretations of the Vedas were so bewildering that not only did he succeed in driving Buddhism out of India, but moreover convinced a following of scholars that Hinduism is in essence monistic.

Sichere Dir noch heute dieses Hörbuch und erfahre, wie Du Dein Leben mit den Weisheiten der östlichen Philosophie bereichern kannst.

From the Eastern religions of Buddhism and Taoism to the Abrahamic religions that billions across the globe follow, this audiobook provides a detailed introduction to some of the world’s major religions, breaking down their fundamental concepts in a way that anyone can understand. With insightful explanations and an unbiased approach, An Introduction to the World Religions is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning about the belief systems that billions of people practice.

Este audiolibro ha sido escrito para introducirte a los conceptos básicos del budismo, así como a las principales enseñanzas del Buda. Aunque este audiolibro no te llevará a la maestría, te enseñará mucho sobre el budismo y cómo puede ser usado para mejorar tu vida. Al escucharlo, espero que descubras cómo puedes incorporar estas poderosas enseñanzas a tu vida. Te animo a que lo escuches con un diario para que puedas empezar a escribir tus propias filosofías de vida también.

Peaks and Lamas is one of the classic early 20th-century accounts of travelling in the Himalayas on the borders of Tibet. It describes two journeys in the 1930s, one physically active and one more of spiritual investigation. It starts as the title suggests, as a mountaineering adventure, when a group of English climbers set out to climb unconquered peaks in the Himalayas. The audiobook ends with a warning of the deleterious effect of Western culture on traditional art and values and an idealistic polemic on education.

The Tang Dynasty was responsible for the reunification of China. But why was there a need to reunite China in the first place? That will be discussed in this educational book. Also included are lessons on the rise and spread of Buddhism across China, Korea, and Japan during the Tang Dynasty. Discussions on the technological, commercial, and agricultural developments during the era are also included.