Gautam Buddha

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Gautam Buddha was a spiritual teacher in ancient India who founded Buddhism. In most Buddhist traditions he is regarded as the Supreme Buddha of Our Age Buddha meaning awakened one or the enlightened one. Gautama, also known as Sakymuni Sage of the Sakyas is the primary figure in Buddhism and accounts of his life, discourses, and monastic rules are belived by Buddhists to have been summarized after his death and memorized by his followers. Various collections of teachings attributed to him, were passed down by oral tradition, and first committed to writing about 400 years later. He is also regarded as a god or prophet in other religions such as Hinduism the Ahmadiyya sect and the Baha`I faith. He is also called the Tathagata [he, who has come thus Bhagavat [the Loard], and Sugata[well-gone]. The story of his life is overlaid with legends.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR M H Syed

Dr. M.H. Syed, an academic and scholar in his own right, is basically a political scientist. He has further diversified his interests into research and serious studies in subjects like History, International Relations, Human Rights etc. An M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. in Political Science, M.A. in English Literature, diploma in International Relations and Diploma in Journalism. He began his career as a feature writer in All India Radio and Press Information Bureau. Later, he was associated with United News of India and Times of India. He has also edited several periodicals and penned dozens of articles for esteemed dailies and weeklies., apart from participating in various seminars and symposia. As an author, he has several books to his credit, in addition to dozens edited by him for reputed publishers. An established name in literary circles, Dr. Syed is totally devoted to research and writing.

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Title
Gautam Buddha
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
9789350247747
Length
348p.
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