Buddha
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"Buddha" is a biographical and historical study of Siddhartha Gautama by religious historian Karen Armstrong, exploring the life, teachings, and enduring influence of the Buddha.
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Statements (46)
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| instanceOf |
biography
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book → non-fiction book → religious studies book → |
| about |
Buddha’s impact on world religions
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formation of Buddhist doctrine → spiritual development of Siddhartha Gautama → |
| aimsTo |
make Buddhist ideas accessible
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situate Buddha historically → |
| author |
Karen Armstrong
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| authorNationality |
British
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| authorProfession |
religious historian
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| compares |
Buddha with other religious founders
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| countryOfOrigin |
United Kingdom
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| describes |
Buddha as religious reformer
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Buddha as spiritual teacher → |
| discusses |
Eightfold Path
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Four Noble Truths → Middle Way → concept of nirvana → impermanence (anicca) → non-self (anatta) → suffering (dukkha) → |
| emphasizes |
ethical dimensions of Buddhism
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practical aspects of Buddhist practice → |
| explores |
enduring influence of the Buddha
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historical context of early Buddhism → life of Siddhartha Gautama → teachings of the Buddha → |
| focusesOn |
comparative religion
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religious history → |
| genre |
biographical study
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historical study → |
| hasPerspective |
historical-critical
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sympathetic to Buddhism → |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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students of religion → |
| language |
English
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| mainSubject |
Buddhism
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Siddhartha Gautama → |
| placesInContext |
Axial Age religious developments
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Indian religious traditions → |
| situates |
Buddha in broader religious history
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| structure |
biographical narrative
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thematic analysis of teachings → |
| writtenBy |
religious historian
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| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Karen Armstrong
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