The Living Buddha by Daisaku Ikeda -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Preface to the English Edition, by Daisaku Ikeda Translator’s Note 1. The Young Shakyamuni

Shakyamuni Shakyamuni’s Names The Shakya Tribe The Historical Setting Shakyamuni’s Family Shakyamuni’s Early Years

2. The Great Departure

The Ascetic and Indian Society The Departure and Wanderings The Rise of a New Culture The Six Non-Buddhist Teachers

3. The Years of Austerity

The Encounter with King Bimbisara The Two Brahman Hermits The Practice of Austerities The Rejection of Austerities

4. The Enlightenment

Buddhagaya The Temptation of Mara What is Enlightenment ? The Content of Shakyamuni’s Enlightenment The Law of Causation

5. Shakyamuni the Teacher

The Decision to Propagate the Law Turning the Wheel of the Law Shakyamuni’s Disciples Preaching at Uruvilva

6. The Company of Disciples

Shariputra and Maudgalyayana Mahakashyapa Sudatta Shakyamuni’s Visit to Kapilavastu Ananda Upali and Aniruddha

7. The Growth of the Order

The Other Major Disciples The City of Shravasti Management of the Order Devadatta’s Revolt

8. The Entry into Nirvana

The Sad Events of Shakyamuni’s Closing Years The Last Journey Chunda the Blacksmith Parinirvana

Glossary Index

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