Buddhism I : the man who woke up

Genre: Television

Year Published: 1955

Creator: KETC St. Louis Washington University St. Louis Dr. Huston Smith Mayo Simon

Format: 16mm

Description: Tells the story of Buddha and how he grew up to go out alone seeking eternal life. Explains that Buddha accepted the basic principles of Hinduism, but thought them cumbersome and would not abide by rules of social distinction. Relates how, after much hardship and failure, he finally arrived at a position near benevolence and began to preach his simple religion.


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