02359cam a22003613u 4500 35895 UtSlPG 20260610133823.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BQ Carus, Paul, 1852-1919 The Gospel of Buddha, Compiled from Ancient Records Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gospel_of_Buddha Release date is 2011-04-17 Andrea Ball & Marc D’Hooghe "The Gospel of Buddha" by Paul Carus is a philosophical and religious text compiled in the early 20th century. It serves as an introduction to the teachings of the Buddha, primarily derived from ancient Buddhist scriptures. The book aims to present Buddhism in a way that emphasizes its core principles, stripping away sectarian differences and focusing on a universal understanding of enlightenment and the nature of existence. The opening of the text outlines the book's purpose, describing its derivation from the old Buddhist canon and highlighting the importance of interpreting the Buddha's teachings for contemporary readers. The preface conveys how Buddhism functions as a guide to alleviate suffering through understanding truth, karma, and the rejection of selfish desires. The text begins with an invitation to rejoice in the light of truth brought by the Buddha, encouraging readers to contemplate the evils of existence and the transformative power of spiritual enlightenment. It touches on themes like the nature of the self, mortality, and the pursuit of Nirvāna, setting the stage for the narrative of Siddhartha's journey toward becoming the Buddha. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Buddhism Christianity and other religions -- Buddhism Gautama Buddha Gautama Buddha -- Teachings Kopetzky, O. (Olga) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35895 76738 76738