A rare early classic on the life of Buddha. This slim bookgives details of all the major events in the life of Gautama Buddha, theteachings and philosophy of the religion he was to found, and the impact ofBuddhism as a world religion.
Introductory Discourse
Chapter 1 : The Story of Sumedha
Chapter 2 : A List of Former Buddhas
Chapter 3 : The Characteristics of a Future Buddha
Chapter 4 : The Birth of the Buddha
Chapter 5 : The Young Gotamid Prince
Chapter 6 : The Great Retirement
Chapter 7 : The Great Struggle
Chapter 8 : The Attainment of Buddhaship
Chapter 9 : First Events after the Attainment of Buddhaship
Chapter 10 : The Conversion of Sariputta and Moggallana
Chapter 11 : The Buddha's Daily Habits
Chapter 12 : The Death of the Buddha
