The Gospel of Buddha, Compiled from Ancient Records

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The Gospel of Buddha, Compiled from Ancient Records

by Paul Carus

EN·~8 hours·15 chapters

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15 total

THE GOSPEL OF BUDDHA - COMPILED FROM ANCIENT RECORDS - BY - PAUL CARUS - ILLUSTRATED - BY - O. KOPETZKY - CHICAGO and LONDON - THE OPEN COURT PUBLISHING COMPANY - 1915

0:10

PREFACE.

16:05

PRONUNCIATION.

4:47

INTRODUCTION.

9:41

PRINCE SIDDHATTHA BECOMES BUDDHA

51:45

THE FOUNDATION OF THE KINGDOM OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.

1:06:31

CONSOLIDATION OF THE BUDDHA'S RELIGION.

1:10:06

THE TEACHER.

1:16:01

PARABLES AND STORIES.

1:00:55

THE LAST DAYS.

49:45

Description

A thoughtfully arranged collection of Buddhist teachings, this volume brings the wisdom of ancient scriptures into a clear, approachable form for modern readers. Drawing directly from the core canon, the editor presents key passages—sometimes rendered faithfully, other times gently modernized—to illuminate the Buddha’s core principles without the weight of sectarian debate. The text is framed much like a gospel, highlighting moral lessons and philosophical insights while trimming the more extravagant legends that can obscure the central message.

Complementing the prose are finely detailed illustrations inspired by the art of Ajanta and Gandhara, providing visual cues that echo the spirit of early Buddhist monuments. An added reference guide links the material to its original sources and even draws parallels with Western religious thought, making it especially useful for those curious about comparative spirituality. Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking a concise, non‑sectarian overview, the book offers a serene entry point into the tradition’s timeless teachings.

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en

Duration

~8 hours (498K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-04-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Paul Carus

Paul Carus

1852–1919

A German-American thinker who helped introduce Asian religious ideas to many Western readers, he wrote with unusual range on philosophy, religion, and science. Best known today for The Gospel of Buddha, he spent much of his career trying to bring faith and reason into conversation.

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