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==Further Reading==
==Further Reading==
*One of the most famous and inspiring accounts of Buddha's life is [[Ashvaghosha]]'s ''[[Buddhacharita]]''
*One of the most famous and inspiring accounts of Buddha's life is [[Ashvaghosha]]'s ''[[Buddhacharita]]''
*[[Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse]], ''What Makes You Not a Buddhist'' (Boston & London: Shambhala, 2007)
*[[Thich Nhat Hanh]], ''Old Path White Clouds'' (Berkeley: Parallax Press, 1991)
*[[Thich Nhat Hanh]], ''Old Path White Clouds'' (Berkeley: Parallax Press, 1991)



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Buddha Shakyamuni

Buddha Shakyamuni (Wyl. sangs rgyas shakya thub pa) — the Indian prince Gautama Siddhartha, who reached enlightenment (and thus became a buddha) in the sixth century B.C., and who taught the spiritual path followed by millions all over the world, known today as Buddhism.

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Oral Teachings

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