The Buddha – Hermann Hesse and Contributors

Images of the Buddha Statues - The Buddha
Images in the Book - The Buddha
Historical Images of the Buddha in the Book "The Buddha"
Images of the Buddha Statues - The Buddha
Images in the Book - The Buddha
Historical Images of the Buddha in the Book "The Buddha"

The Buddha – Hermann Hesse and Contributors

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This volume brings together the timeless reflections of Hermann Hesse (1877–1962), Nobel Prize–winning author of Siddhartha, alongside essays and writings from other scholars and thinkers on the life and teachings of the Buddha. Hesse’s contribution distills his lifelong fascination with Indian philosophy and spirituality, offering readers a lyrical and contemplative portrait of the Buddha as both historical figure and universal symbol of enlightenment.

  • Condition: The Jacket has a small tear on the top of the spine with minor wear along the top edge. The Book is in excellent condition with clean pages.

This book “The Buddha” explores:

  • The historical Siddhartha Gautama, his renunciation, and path to awakening.

  • Philosophical insights into impermanence, compassion, and the search for truth.

  • Hesse’s literary voice, which bridges East and West, presenting Buddhist ideas in accessible, poetic prose.

  • Complementary essays that situate the Buddha’s teachings within broader cultural and religious contexts.

  • Format: Hardcover with jacket

  • Pages: 144 

  • Publisher: New World Library

  • Book Design: By Blue Design

  • Published: 2002

  • ISBN:  1577312279

The Buddha – Herman Hesse and Contributors

Hesse’s writings on the Buddha are not simply biographical; they are meditations on the universal human search for meaning. His perspective, shaped by his travels in Asia and his engagement with Hindu and Buddhist texts, resonates with readers seeking a bridge between Western literary tradition and Eastern spiritual wisdom.

This book is ideal for collectors of Hesse’s works, students of comparative religion, and anyone drawn to the enduring figure of the Buddha as a guide to inner peace and self-realization.

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