Buddha

Before readers is the biography of the «historical» Buddha Shakyamuni. The author of the book, a renowned Indologist and writer, based his narrative on Buddhist sources and the works of foreign and Russian Orientalists. This publication is the result of numerous trips by the scholar and writer to the countries of Buddhist culture and will be of interest to all who wish to learn not only the biography of the «historical» Buddha but also expand their understanding of the culture, epics, and beliefs of India.