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

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Karen Armstrong
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