# Puffin Lives: Gautama Buddha

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- Authors: [Rohini Chowdhury](https://www.bookquiver.com/rohini-chowdhury)
- Language: en_IN
- Published: 2011-01-01

## Description

Gautama’s ideas went against the established beliefs of centuries. His teachings did not rely on the idea of a Supreme God or gods who could rescue humanity from its sorrows; instead he believed that nirvana lay within each person; and could be achieved by following the right path. Even though he was one of the most influential men who ever walked the earth; very little is known about the life of Siddhartha Gautama; the man we call the Buddha. His teachings were followed for 1;500 years in India; and became the guiding principles of life for both rich and poor; high born and lower caste. Today; the religion he founded is followed all over the world. Here is the fascinating story of his life-from his youth as a privileged prince to his renunciation and attainment of nirvana; how his teachings changed all those who came in contact with him; and the story of the tumultuous lives of people and kingdoms in ancient India.

## Editions

### Puffin Lives: Gautama Buddha

- Publisher: india_puffin
- ISBN: 978-01-4333-177-3
- Pages: 136
- Published: 2011-01-01
- Language: en_IN