Great Disciples of Buddha

"Great Disciples of Buddha" is a collection of twenty-four biographies of the closest disciples of Buddha. The stories are based on Pali suttas and commentaries by three leading contemporary Buddhist scholars. These are vivid portraits of the first generation of Buddhists who had a significant influence on the formation of Buddhist teachings. The stories transport us back to Ancient India, immersing us in the spiritual, social, and cultural atmosphere of that time. We can get acquainted with the details of the lives of such outstanding personalities as Sariputta, Moggallana, Ananda, Mahakassapa, Khema, and many others. The book encourages the revelation of human potential and spiritual progress.