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100	1		_aBeck, L. Adams _q(Lily Adams), _d1862-1931
245	1	4	_aThe splendour of Asia: The story and teaching of the Buddha
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-01-14
508			_aAl Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520			_a"The Splendour of Asia: The Story and Teaching of the Buddha" by L. Adams Beck is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, attempting to render these profound ideas more accessible to a modern audience. Through a blend of narrative and philosophical insight, the book delves into the circumstances surrounding the Buddha's birth and the early years of his life, emphasizing the significance of his teachings for overcoming human suffering and understanding one's destiny. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the ancient city of Kapila, where Siddhartha is born to the princely family. It paints a vivid backdrop of a peaceful, fertile land, rich in culture and ideals. As Siddhartha grows, his parents, particularly his father Maharaja Suddhodana, are depicted as dedicated to providing their son with a life of luxury, seeking to shield him from the harsh realities of old age, illness, and death. However, the narrative foreshadows Siddhartha's eventual confrontation with these truths, setting the stage for his transformation into a seeker of wisdom and enlightenment. Amidst the idyllic life of the palace, hints of a deeper quest emerge, marking the tension between worldly pleasures and spiritual fulfillment that Siddhartha will ultimately face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1926
653			_aBuddha (The concept)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69787
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