num_pages: 144
description: In the 6th century B.C. Prince Siddhartha Gautama the man destined to become the Buddha was born. After having a series of four visions he sought religious enlightenment and established original Buddhism. Here is his story and the history of his philosophy and the related religions and beliefs that have flourished for more than two millennia all told in a clear and engaging text illustrated with art photography and 200 full-color illustrations. The Illuminated One provides full consideration of the Buddha's life with an analysis of Buddhism through historyexploring the history of both Buddha the man and his extraordinary philosophical and religious legacy.
language: English
title: Buddha: The Enlightened One
publisher: Thunder Bay Press