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The Light of Asia, or The Great Renunciation (Mahâbhinishkramana), is a book by Sir Edwin Arnold. The first edition of the book was published in London in July 1879. In the form of a narrative poem , the book endeavours to describe the life and time of Prince Gautama Buddha , who, after attaining enlightenment , became the Buddha, The Awakened ...
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A unique work of original poetry in English on the life and teachings of the Buddha, composed by Sir Edwin Arnold, a British civil servant and poet. Learn about his background, inspiration, style, and other works related to Indian and Japanese culture.
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Jun 19, 2021 · A free adaptation of the Lalitavistara, this book narrates the life and philosophy of Prince Gautama Buddha in verse. It was one of the first successful efforts to popularize Buddhism for a Western readership and influenced Mahatma Gandhi.
The Light of Asia, an epic poem by Sir Edwin Arnold, tells the story of Prince Gautama Siddhartha, who renounced wealth and position to seek enlightenment. Arnold's masterful weaving of the Buddha's life with Buddhism's teachings creates an inspiring and thought-provoking work.
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Jun 7, 2021 · The Light of Asia' is an epic poem by Sir Edwin Arnold that was first published in 1879. It quickly became a huge sensation and has continued to resonate powerfully across...
2 days ago · 'The Light of Asia', subtitled 'The Great Renunciation', was first published in London in July 1879. In the form of poem, the book endeavors to describe the life and time of Prince Gautama Buddha, who after attaining enlightenment became the Buddha, the learned one.
Sep 1, 2005 · The Light of Asia by Sir Edwin Arnold. Read now or download (free!) Similar Books. Readers also downloaded… About this eBook. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.
