The Life of Buddha by W. Woodville Rockhill
Publication: 1884 Turner & Co. First Edition
First Edition, uncommon in such nice condition.
A scholarly translation and reconstruction of the Buddha’s life story and the early development of the Buddhist monastic order, based primarily on Tibetan sources, particularly from the Bkah-hgyur and Bstan-hgyur canons.
It traces Siddhartha Gautama’s journey from birth to enlightenment and his teachings, while also providing historical and textual commentary that connects Tibetan Buddhist traditions to earlier Indian sources.
Condition: publishers cloth boards, gilt title to spine, publishers gilt insignia to cover, scuff mark to top edge of rear baord, pages clean, binding firm, overall in Near Fine condition