The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume II)

Name: The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese (Volume II)
Author: Paul Ambroise Bigandet

By Paul Ambroise Bigandet

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The work recounts the traditional life and final acts of the Buddha as preserved in Burmese legend, combining episodic journeys, sermons to monks, moral and disciplinary instructions, and miraculous episodes such as crossings and conversions. It follows his last illness, death rites, the division and veneration of relics, and the convocation of councils that codify doctrine and monastic rules. Interwoven reflections consider impermanence, ethical observance, meditation, and the interaction between religious authority and royal power, while appended notices describe monastic practices and paths to spiritual release.

About the Author

Paul Ambroise Bigandet

Paul Ambroise Bigandet was a 19th-century French missionary and scholar known for his significant contributions to the understanding of Buddhism in the West. He is best recognized for his two-volume work, "The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese," which provides a detailed account of the life and teachings of the Buddha as understood in Burmese culture. Bigandet's writings reflect his deep engagement with Buddhist texts and his efforts to bridge cultural and religious divides. His work remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Buddhism and its interpretation in the Western context.