The Wisdom of the Buddha (Abrams Discoveries) [Paperback]

Jean Boisselier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 1994

A compelling introduction to Buddhism, this volume recounts the powerful story of the 6th-century B.C. Indian prince who set aside family and fortune to search for the answer to the universal question of suffering and death. Known as Buddha, he changed the face of the world's beliefs. 207 illustrations, 160 in full color. Bibliography. Index.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (October 5, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810928078
• ISBN-13: 978-0810928077
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,467,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( B ) > Buddha

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars so/so reading material, December 12, 1999

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Zach Scheid - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wisdom of the Buddha (Abrams Discoveries) (Paperback)

This book was an impulse buy for me. I saw it wasn't expensive so I thought "why not?" Nothing really in depth about Buddhism. It was all pretty much just historical accounts of the religion. I was not sastified with it at all. Dry reading, not very interesting really. Look else where for a book on the Buddha's wisdom.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The history of Buddha - full of facts., May 15, 1999

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This review is from: The Wisdom of the Buddha (Abrams Discoveries) (Paperback)

For a history of Buddha, this book is excellent. Dates, names and cities are listed on almost every page. The pictures are colorful, brilliant and numerous. I enjoy reading a story, but this book was more historical than enjoyable for me. For a history project or for more information on the Buddha, I would recommend this, but for "pleasure reading", I would not.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting, April 1, 2009

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This review is from: The Wisdom of the Buddha (Abrams Discoveries) (Paperback)

Since I knew very little about Buddha I found this very intereting and readable. The colorful pictures are lovely. I would have liked a few more maps soI could follow the travels and development of the Buddha.