For the past two thousand years and more, the figure of Gautama, the Buddha, has attracted hagiographers and legend-makers whose writings have, for the most part, left readers with a sense of dissatisfaction and frustration. At the same time, there has been a flood of arcane scholarship on particular aspects of the Buddha's life, times, and teaching which has left the discriminating reader unmoved. This biography, written with rare elegance, delicacy, and verve will serve as a breath of fresh air.
- ISBN10 0195634551
- ISBN13 9780195634556
- Publish Date 31 January 1995
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 May 2000
- Publish Country IN
- Imprint OUP India
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 400
- Language English