Book Report: Buddha
Just finished the book Buddha
, by Karen Armstrong. Wow! As someone who has been on the periphery of Buddhism, and who has very recently taken a deeper plunge in, I was very pleased with the depth of information and insight given. Karen is definitely biased in favor of the Buddhist ideal, and has a certain sense of mystery about the whole thing, but she manages to tackle a very tough subject very effectively.
A good deal of the book speaks about the phenomenon of the Axial Age, which is a fascinating subject that Karen makes very approachable. She also digs into the core beliefs, principles, and practices of Buddhism in a way that is totally accessible. I think this would be a grand read for either a beginning student of Buddhism, a seasoned practitioner, or just someone interested in comparative religion.
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