{"product_id":"2940012660800","title":"The Life Of Buddha","description":"The Life of Buddha\u003cbr\u003eby Andre Ferdinand Herold\u003cbr\u003etr. from the French by Paul C. Blum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good introduction to the life and works of Buddha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Title: La Vie du Bouddha; According to the Legends of Ancient India; Translated from the French.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book dimensionalizes the story of Siddhartha, born into luxury, who seeks and find enlightenment, the sometimes painful growth of the Buddhist community, and his eventual departure for Nirvana. It is short and very readable, and can be recommended for young adults.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the legends of ancient India. This Life of Buddha is not a work of fiction. The author consulted many books, both ancient and modern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe mainly relied upon the Lalita-Vistara, a jumbled collection of legends and scholastic dissertations in which many traditions regarding the Buddha's origin, childhood, youth, early education and his first deeds are told.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerold also used such other works as the Buddhacarita, Jatakas, Avadanasataka, Le Bouddha, Histoire du Bouddhisme Dans L'Inde and Journal Asiatique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor additional information on publishing your books on iPhone and iPad please visit www.AppsPublisher.com","brand":"Apps Publisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145433694448,"sku":"2940012660800","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012660800_p0.jpg?v=1763571444","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012660800","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}