Project Gutenberg 2006-04-21 Public domain in the USA. 367 Bowden, Ernest M. 1859 1904 Bowden, E. M. (Ernest M.) Bowden, Ernest Monnington Arnold, Edwin, Sir 1832 1904 Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel) 1888 1951 Haldeman-Julius, Emanuel Julius, Emanuel The Essence of Buddhism [Little blue books series no. 325] Ten cent pocket series no. 325 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Essence of Buddhism" by Ernest M. Bowden and Sir Edwin Arnold is a compilation of selected teachings and quotes reflecting Buddhist beliefs and philosophies, written in the early 20th century. This anthology serves as an exploration of Buddhist moral values, emphasizing themes of compassion, kindness, and selflessness as derived from various Buddhist sources. The text seeks to highlight the fundamental aspects of Buddhism that promote a compassionate lifestyle, making it valuable for readers interested in moral philosophy and spiritual growth. The book features a collection of poignant excerpts from sacred Buddhist texts, showcasing the teachings of Gautama Buddha and the core principles of Buddhism. Each selection emphasizes a profound respect for all living beings, urging the cultivation of an altruistic mindset that transcends personal desires in favor of the greater good. Through verses that advocate mercy towards animals, the importance of community, and self-restraint, Bowden provides a rich tapestry of insights aimed at fostering empathy and moral integrity. Overall, this anthology presents Buddhism not only as a religious system but as a practical guide towards achieving a compassionate and virtuous life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Buddhism BQ Text Buddhism Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 126149 2025-07-08T03:36:00.295675 text/html 128881 2006-04-21T15:18:54 text/html 109351 2025-07-08T03:36:05.856671 application/epub+zip 108933 2025-07-08T03:36:02.267703 application/epub+zip 108933 2025-07-08T03:36:01.019661 application/epub+zip 243767 2025-07-08T03:36:08.132647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232190 2025-07-08T03:36:05.099697 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170975 2022-09-08T15:20:52.985804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91731 2025-07-08T03:35:59.729708 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 91593 2006-04-21T15:18:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20595 2025-07-08T03:36:08.273640 application/rdf+xml 13188 2025-07-08T03:36:01.526658 image/jpeg 3706 2025-07-08T03:36:01.271757 image/jpeg 39159 2006-04-21T15:18:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 34938 2006-04-21T15:18:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 105110 2025-07-08T03:36:00.304681 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia