51. Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen: 
Price: USD 3.25
Dealer: AbebooksDE, Antiquariat Buchhandel Daniel Viertel
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Phoenix .2002.] Softcover 193 Seiten, 20 cm, in gutem Zustand, jedoch mit Gebrauchspuren, Barcode PM 26098 ISBN 9780753813409 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 208 8°, Taschenbuch, Softcover/Paperback [Diez, Germany] [Publication Year: 2002]  

52. Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen: 
Price: USD 2.95
Dealer: ZVAB, Antiquariat Buchhandel Daniel Viertel
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Phoenix .2002.] Softcover 193 Seiten, 20 cm, in gutem Zustand, jedoch mit Gebrauchspuren, Barcode PM 26098 ISBN 9780753813409 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 208 8°, Taschenbuch, Softcover/Paperback [Diez, Germany] [Publication Year: 2002]  

53. Buddha
by KAREN ARMSTRONG 
Price: USD 23.55
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Kanic Books
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: PHOENIX] Softcover Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. I Ships from multiple Locations I "Special Note" We do not Provide Service On APO & PO BOX Box addresses. Delivery with In 7-14 working Day Only. This Books ship from the United Kingdom & USA other locations in India depending on your location and availability. [London, LONDO, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

54. Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 4.01
Dealer: Abebooks, Bookbot
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Group] Softcover Englisch [Prague, Czech Republic] [Publication Year: 2002]  

55. Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 12.85
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Blackwell's
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion 2002-03-07, London] Softcover Language: ENG [London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

56. Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 12.01
Dealer: ZVAB, Blackwell's
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion 2002-03-07, London] Softcover Language: ENG [London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

57. Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 3.64
Dealer: ZVAB, Bookbot
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Group] Softcover Englisch [Prague, Czech Republic] [Publication Year: 2002]  

58. Karen Armstrong Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 12.43
Dealer: AbebooksUK, PBShop.store UK
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co] Softcover New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. [Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

59. Karen Armstrong Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 20.64
Dealer: Alibris, Books2anywhere via Alibris
Description: Orion Publishing Co 3/7/2002 12: 00: 00 AM Revised ed. Softcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK. 

60. Karen Armstrong Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 21.31
Dealer: Alibris, Paperbackshop International via Alibris
Description: Orion Publishing Co 3/7/2002 12: 00: 00 AM Revised ed. Softcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK. 

61. Lives: Buddha (Paperback)
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 19.00
Dealer: Abebooks, Grand Eagle Retail
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co, London] Softcover Paperback. Buddhism is a faith that commands over 100 million followers throughout the world. Buddha revolutionised the religious ideas of his time to advocate a new way of living. All that is known about him comes from a collection of ancient writings that fuse history, biography and myth.Karen Armstrong distils from these the key events of Buddha's life: his birth as Siddhatta Gotama in the fifth century BC and his abandonment of his wife and son; his attainment of enlightenment under the Banyan tree; his political influence; the divisions among his followers; an his serene death. Armstrong also introduces the key tenets of Buddhism. In our own age of secular anxiety, she shows that it has profound lessons to teach about selflessness and the simple life. A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker.'Karen Armstrong has been one of the most persistent and powerful voices in the eminently respectable task of popularising religious scholarship in the anglophone world' GUARDIAN Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. [Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]  

62. Lives: Buddha (Paperback)
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 21.23
Dealer: AbebooksAU, AussieBookSeller
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co, London] Softcover Paperback. Buddhism is a faith that commands over 100 million followers throughout the world. Buddha revolutionised the religious ideas of his time to advocate a new way of living. All that is known about him comes from a collection of ancient writings that fuse history, biography and myth.Karen Armstrong distils from these the key events of Buddha's life: his birth as Siddhatta Gotama in the fifth century BC and his abandonment of his wife and son; his attainment of enlightenment under the Banyan tree; his political influence; the divisions among his followers; an his serene death. Armstrong also introduces the key tenets of Buddhism. In our own age of secular anxiety, she shows that it has profound lessons to teach about selflessness and the simple life. A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker.'Karen Armstrong has been one of the most persistent and powerful voices in the eminently respectable task of popularising religious scholarship in the anglophone world' GUARDIAN Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. [Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2002]  

63. Lives: Buddha (Paperback)
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 19.28
Dealer: AbebooksUK, CitiRetail
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co, London] Softcover Paperback. Buddhism is a faith that commands over 100 million followers throughout the world. Buddha revolutionised the religious ideas of his time to advocate a new way of living. All that is known about him comes from a collection of ancient writings that fuse history, biography and myth.Karen Armstrong distils from these the key events of Buddha's life: his birth as Siddhatta Gotama in the fifth century BC and his abandonment of his wife and son; his attainment of enlightenment under the Banyan tree; his political influence; the divisions among his followers; an his serene death. Armstrong also introduces the key tenets of Buddhism. In our own age of secular anxiety, she shows that it has profound lessons to teach about selflessness and the simple life. A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker.'Karen Armstrong has been one of the most persistent and powerful voices in the eminently respectable task of popularising religious scholarship in the anglophone world' GUARDIAN Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. [Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

64. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong Karen 
Price: USD 6.28
Dealer: Biblio, Better World Books Ltd
Description: Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Orion Publishing Group, Limited ISBN 0753813408 9780753813409 [GB] 

65. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong Karen 
Price: USD 6.28
Dealer: Biblio, Better World Books Ltd
Description: Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Orion Publishing Group, Limited ISBN 0753813408 9780753813409 [GB] 

66. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong Karen 
Price: USD 8.78
Dealer: Biblio, Better World Books
Description: Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Orion Publishing Group, Limited ISBN 0753813408 9780753813409 [US] 

67. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong Karen 
Price: USD 8.78
Dealer: Biblio, Better World Books
Description: Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Orion Publishing Group, Limited ISBN 0753813408 9780753813409 [US] 

68. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong Karen 
Price: USD 1.27
Dealer: Biblio, World of Books Ltd
Description: Paperback. Very Good. ISBN 0753813408 9780753813409 [GB] 

69. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong Karen 
Price: USD 1.03
Dealer: Biblio, World of Books Ltd
Description: Paperback. Good. ISBN 0753813408 9780753813409 [GB] 

70. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 4.41
Dealer: Biblio, Brit Books Ltd
Description: Phoenix. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 03/07/2002 Phoenix ISBN 0753813408 9780753813409 [GB] 

71. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 13.26
Dealer: Biblio, Ria Christie Collections
Description: Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker. 'Karen Armstrong has been one of the most persistent and powerful voices in the eminently respectable task of popularising religious scholarship in th ISBN 0753813408 9780753813409 [GB] 

72. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 11.29
Dealer: Biblio, The Saint Bookstore
Description: Paperback / softback. New. A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker. ISBN 0753813408 9780753813409 [GB] 

73. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 19.88
Dealer: Alibris, Booksplease via Alibris
Description: London Weidenfeld & Nicolson 2002 Mass-market paperback New. B-format paperback. Lives . 

74. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 2.75
Dealer: Alibris, HPB Inc. via Alibris
Description: Weidenfeld & Nicolson 2002 Paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! 

75. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 17.21
Dealer: Alibris, Prominent Trading Company via Alibris
Description: Weidenfeld & Nicholson 2002 paperback New 

76. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 16.58
Dealer: Alibris, Prominent Trading Company via Alibris
Description: Weidenfeld & Nicholson 2002 paperback Very good SLIGHT DAMAGE TO COVER BUT INTERNAL CONTENTS EXCELLENT CONDITION. 

77. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 16.99
Dealer: Alibris, Prominent Trading Company via Alibris
Description: Weidenfeld & Nicholson 2002 paperback New Next day dispatch (mon-fri). Please note orders sent to Netherlands or Sweden take slightly longer than the Amazon estimated delivery date. 

78. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 7.58
Dealer: Abebooks, Better World Books: West
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited] Softcover Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. [Reno, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]  

79. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 14.54
Dealer: Abebooks, Brook Bookstore
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson] Softcover [Milano, MI, Italy] [Publication Year: 2002]  

80. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 2.75
Dealer: Abebooks, HPB Inc.
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]  

81. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 18.11
Dealer: AbebooksDE, moluna
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co] Softcover A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker. Karen Armstrong has been one of the most persistent and powerful voices in the eminently respectable task of popularising religious scholarship in the anglophone world G. [Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2002]  

82. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 5.41
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Better World Books Ltd
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited] Softcover Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. [Dunfermline, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

83. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 15.66
Dealer: AbebooksUK, GreatBookPricesUK
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: ORION PUBLISHING CO] Softcover [Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

84. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 2.65
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Orbiting Books
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson] Softcover Appears unread, may have minor superficial marking. Next day dispatch from the UK (Mon-Fri). Please contact us with any queries. [Hereford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

85. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 4.28
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Pieuler Store
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: W&N] Softcover 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed ! The book shows some signs of wear from use but is a good readable copy. Cover in excellent condition. Binding tight. Pages in great shape, no tears. Not contain access codes, cd, DVD. [Suffolk, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

86. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 7.87
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Pieuler Store
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: W&N] Softcover Book is in NEW condition. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Customer Service!! [Suffolk, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

87. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 7.27
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Prominent Books
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson] Softcover Same day/next day dispatch (mon-fri) all items checked before dispatch, Handled and sent out with care. [Hereford, ABBEY, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

88. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 1.00
Dealer: AbebooksUK, WeBuyBooks
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson] Softcover Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A tan to the page edges/pages [Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

89. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 1.00
Dealer: AbebooksUK, WorldofBooks
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: ORION PUBLISHING CO] Softcover The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

90. Lives: Buddha
by Armstrong, Karen 
Price: USD 16.43
Dealer: ZVAB, moluna
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co] Softcover A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker. Karen Armstrong has been one of the most persistent and powerful voices in the eminently respectable task of popularising religious scholarship in the anglophone world G. [Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2002]  

91. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 14.86
Dealer: Abebooks, Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd.
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co] Softcover 2002. New Ed. Paperback. A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker. Series: Lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRE; HRLP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216. . . . . . [Galway, GY, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2002]  

92. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 16.96
Dealer: Abebooks, Kennys Bookstore
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co] Softcover 2002. New Ed. Paperback. A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker. Series: Lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRE; HRLP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. [Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]  

93. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 12.39
Dealer: AbebooksDE, Smartbuy
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Mär 2002] Softcover Neuware - A concise, yet comprehensive introduction to the life and thought of the Buddha, written by the bestselling author of 'A History of God', which has been translated into thirty languages. 224 pp. Deutsch [Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2002]  

94. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 2.65
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Bestsellersuk
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Phoenix] Softcover small tear to spine No.1 BESTSELLERS - great prices, friendly customer service â€" all orders are dispatched next working day. [Hereford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

95. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 4.23
Dealer: AbebooksUK, Brit Books
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Phoenix] Softcover ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. [Milton Keynes, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

96. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 12.36
Dealer: AbebooksUK, THE SAINT BOOKSTORE
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co] Softcover New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker. [Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

97. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 1.00
Dealer: AbebooksUK, WorldofBooks
Description: ISBN10: 0753813408, ISBN13: 9780753813409, [publisher: Orion Publishing Co, United Kingdom, London] Softcover 'Karen Armstrong has been one of the most persistent and powerful voices in the eminently respectable task of popularising religious scholarship in the anglophone world' GUARDIAN 'Her work has a broad sweep and that is extremely important' TLS Buddhism is a faith that commands over 100 million followers throughout the world. Buddha stands with Christ, Confucius and Mohammed as someone who revolutionised the religious ideas of his time to advocate a new way of living. Since Buddhism promotes no personal god, Buddhism, writes Armstrong, 'is essentially a psychological faith'. In our own age of secular anxiety, she shows that it has profound lessons to teach about selflessness and the simple life. All that is known about Buddha comes from a collection of ancient writings that fuse history, biography and myth. Karen Armstrong distils from these the key events of Buddha's life: his birth as Siddhartha Gotama in the fifth century BC and his abandonment of his wife and son; his attainment of enlightenment under the Banyan tree (the moment he became a buddha, or enlightened one; his political influence; the divisions among his followers; and his serene death. Armstrong also introduces the key tenets of Buddhism: she explains the doctrine of anatta (no-soul) and the concepts of kamma (actions), samsara (keeping going), dhamma (a law or teaching that reflects the fundamental principles of existence) and the idealised state of nibbana (literally the 'cooling of the ego'). Karen Armstrong's short book is a magnificent introduction to the life and thought of this most influential of spiritual thinkers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]  

98. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 15.99
Dealer: Alibris, Brit Books via Alibris
Description: Phoenix 03/07/2002 Paperback Good Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 

99. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 22.52
Dealer: Alibris, Kennys.ie via Alibris
Description: Weidenfeld & Nicolson 2002 Mass-market paperback New 2002. New Ed. Paperback. A superb introduction to the life and thought of a revolutionary spiritual thinker. Series: Lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRE; HRLP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216......We ship daily from our Bookshop. 

100. Lives: Buddha
by Karen Armstrong 
Price: USD 14.94
Dealer: Alibris, Pumpkin Wholesale Ltd via Alibris
Description: Orion Publishing Co 2002 P 'Karen Armstrong has been one of the most persistent and powerful voices in the eminently respectable task of popularising religious scholarship in the anglophone world' GUARDIAN'Her work has a broad sweep and that is extremely important' TLSBuddhism is a faith that commands over 100 million followers throughout the world. Buddha stands with Christ, Confucius and Mohammed as someone who revolutionised the religious ideas of his time to advocate a new way of living. Since Buddhism promotes no personal god, Buddhism, writes Armstrong, 'is essentially a psychological faith'. In our own age of secular anxiety, she shows that it has profound lessons to teach about selflessness and the simple life. All that is known about Buddha comes from a collection of ancient writings that fuse history, biography and myth. Karen Armstrong distils from these the key events of Buddha's life: his birth as Siddhartha Gotama in the fifth century BC and his abandonment of his wife and son; his attainment of enlightenment under the Banyan tree (the moment he became a buddha, or enlightened one; his political influence; the divisions among his followers; and his serene death. Armstrong also introduces the key tenets of Buddhism: she explains the doctrine of anatta (no-soul) and the concepts of kamma (actions), samsara (keeping going), dhamma (a law or teaching that reflects the fundamental principles of existence) and the idealised state of nibbana (literally the 'cooling of the ego'). Karen Armstrong's short book is a magnificent introduction to the life and thought of this most influential of spiritual thinkers.