Gautama Budda

by Betty Kelen

The legendary story of Gautama Buddha, told by Betty Kelen in this riveting book, captures the essence of both a man and a spirit. His teachings, characterized by a mystical eastern folklore and an inspirational wisdom, have never been matched by anyone else in history. They are marked by determination and a quest for the sacred, and led him to an enlightenment that shaped the foundation of many Eastern civilizations.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Biography, Philosophy

132 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1967

Reviews

[Anjalica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it always learn something new when reading about Gautama.

[Drew Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

When looked at from a rational, unbiased perspective, Buddhism and Christianity share many similarities. Now isn’t the time or the place to discuss them all, but allow me to touch on a few key points. Both religions sprang from older established religions. Buddhism sprang from Hinduism while Christianity sprang from Judaism. The founders were two charismatic men whose intent wasn’t to found a new religion, but after they died their teachings spread and became something more than they ever imagined. Jesus of Nazareth and Gautama Buddha are two figures shrouded, enveloped in legend and lore. There’s historical facts, and “facts.” In her 2014 eBook, Gautama Buddha: In Life and Legend, Betty Kelen tries to separate the facts from the “facts” and does an admirable job...

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[Osama · Rating 2 out of 5]

Its a good book but some things are fake in it.