Gautama: The Story Of Lord Buddha is a biography of the founder of Buddhism, written by Shakuntala Masani. The book takes the reader through the life of Gautama Buddha, from his birth as Prince Siddhartha to his enlightenment and eventual death. Masani describes the cultural and social context of ancient India, where Gautama lived, and the religious and philosophical influences that shaped his teachings. The book also explores the various stages of Gautama's life, including his decision to leave his privileged life as a prince, his encounters with different spiritual masters, and his experiences of meditation and enlightenment. The author provides insights into the key teachings of Buddhism, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, and how they relate to Gautama's personal experiences. The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of the most influential spiritual leaders in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.