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100 1 _aBigandet, Paul Ambroise,
_d1813-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume II)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-06-03
508 _aProduced by ellinora, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume II)" by Bigandet is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the life and teachings of the Buddha, providing insights into his final days, teachings to his disciples, and the events following his death. The focus is on the spiritual and moral legacy of Buddha, featuring substantial dialogues and reflections that convey his teachings and philosophies. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage for the final years and moments of the Buddha's life, highlighting his age of seventy-nine and his continued dedication to teaching the Dharma. It describes his interactions with key disciples, such as Ananda and Thariputra, as well as the gatherings of Rahans where Buddha imparts crucial lessons about morality, meditation, and the importance of unity among monks. Additionally, there are various miraculous elements, such as the Buddha's transcendent powers, depicted as he prepares for his inevitable passage into Nirvana, emphasizing his wisdom even in the face of death. The narrative evokes a sense of reverence for the teachings of Buddha, setting a poignant tone for the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBuddhism -- Burma
653 _aBurma -- Religion
653 _aGautama Buddha
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59673
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