02436cam a22003253u 4500 34578 UtSlPG 20260610133805.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Bigandet, Paul Ambroise, 1813-1894 The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume I) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-05 Produced by Louise Davies, The Universal Digital Library (http://www.ulib.org) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume I)" by Bigandet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work details the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, with a particular focus on the practices and beliefs within Burmese Buddhism. It aims to provide insights into the nature and origins of Buddhism as it has developed in Burma, presenting the narrative of the Buddha's journey towards enlightenment. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the life of the Buddha, beginning with an invocation and the historical context of his existence. It recounts the beginning of Gautama's journey, detailing his noble lineage as Prince Siddhartha and the profound events leading to his birth, such as the virtuous conduct of his mother, Queen Maia, and his father, King Thoodaudana. The narrative also hints at the prediction of his future significance, with foreshadowing elements that suggest his path towards wisdom and enlightenment, amidst the broader Buddhist cosmology of rebirth and moral development. The author emphasizes the rich traditions and historical elements that influence the Burmese interpretation of Buddha's life, setting a foundational understanding for the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Buddhism -- Burma Burma -- Religion Gautama Buddha https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34578 75424 75424