Welcomed in Budhist countries as well as the western world, this volume on Buddhist philosophy describes Buddhist doctrines and retells the events of Buddhas life. Carus relates ancient beliefs and practices to the living present and to the spiritual needs of our time. A special table of reference traces the chapters and verses of The Gospel of Buddha to their main source Welcomed in Budhist countries as well as the western world, this volume on Buddhist philosophy describes Buddhist doctrines and retells the events of Buddhas life. Carus relates ancient beliefs and practices to the living present and to the spiritual needs of our time. A special table of reference traces the chapters and verses of The Gospel of Buddha to their main sources and indicates important parallels with western thought especially in the Christian Gospels.