The Buddha-Karita Of Asvaghosha (1893)

The Buddha-Karita of Asvaghosha is a book that was originally written in Sanskrit by Asvaghosha, a renowned Buddhist philosopher and poet. The book is a biography of the Buddha, chronicling his life from birth to death, and is considered one of the most important works in the Buddhist canon.The book is divided into 28 chapters, each of which tells a different part of the Buddha's life story. It begins with the birth of the Buddha, his early years as a prince, and his eventual decision to renounce his royal life in search of enlightenment. The book also covers the Buddha's teachings and the establishment of his community of disciples, known as the Sangha.Throughout the book, Asvaghosha presents the Buddha as a figure of great wisdom and compassion, and emphasizes the importance of his teachings for achieving inner peace and enlightenment. The book also explores the themes of karma, rebirth, and the Four Noble Truths, which are central to Buddhist philosophy.This particular edition of the book was translated into English by E. B. Cowell in 1893 and includes an introduction by J. Takakusu. It remains a widely read and influential work in Buddhist literature, providing insight into the life and teachings of one of the most important figures in world religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.