The Buddha: A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes
by Paul Carus
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"The Gospel of Buddha According to Old Records" by Paul Carus presents a comprehensive overview of the Buddha's life and teachings, drawing from various ancient texts and traditions. Carus synthesizes these accounts to provide a coherent narrative, highlighting key themes such as compassion, the nature of suffering, and the path to enlightenment. The book emphasizes the universality of Buddha's teachings, appealing to readers from diverse backgrounds. Carus aims to make Buddhist philosophy accessible, promoting moral and ethical living as essential to spiritual growth. His work serves as an im...
Chapters (118)
- THE BUDDHA
- A DRAMA IN FIVE ACTS AND FOUR INTERLUDES
- PAUL CARUS
- CHICAGO THE OPEN COURT PUBLISHING CO. LONDON: 149 Strand 1913
- CONTENTS
- DIRECTIONS TO THE STAGE MANAGER.
- COPYRIGHT BY
- THE OPEN COURT PUBLISHING CO. 1913
- CAST OF CHARACTERS.
- GLOSSARY OF FOREIGN TERMS.
- ACT I. FIRST SCENE.
- SECOND SCENE.
- THIRD SCENE.
- FOURTH SCENE.
- FIFTH SCENE.
- SIXTH SCENE
- FIRST INTERLUDE.
- ACT II. FIRST SCENE
- SECOND SCENE
- THIRD SCENE.
- SECOND INTERLUDE.
- ACT III. FIRST SCENE
- SECOND SCENE.
- THIRD INTERLUDE.
- ACT IV. FIRST SCENE
- FOURTH INTERLUDE.
- ACT V. FIRST SCENE.
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