The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Life of Buddha

The spiritual master who awakened millions.Siddhartha Gautama lived a life of ease until age 30, when he gave himself over to years of contemplation and self-denial, reaching a state of enlightenment while sitting under a tree. Known as Buddha, he became one of the most powerful spiritual teachers in history. In this fascinating guide, you will discover the story of Gautama's incredible life-and how he became an important role model. This book also explores how he came upon the Four Noble Truths and began to prescribe the Eight-Fold Path.