Buddha

Beginning with a brief introduction to the basic philosophy of Buddhism and how to read the Buddha image, this beautiful book goes on the illuminate the Buddha's past, the fascinating events of his life, a summary of his teachings, the Cosmic Buddhas, paradise, the afterlife and the future. Reflecting the varied and vibrant visual world of Buddhism, each spread is illustrated with a stunning image from the British Museum's extensive collections or a serene atmospheric photograph taken at one of many Buddhist sites around the world. This book makes a perfect guide to the treasures, wisdom and spirituality of the Buddha.Pemberton, Delia is the author of 'Buddha' with ISBN 9780714124070 and ISBN 0714124079.