This book narrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbani. Nepal. How he left his kingdom and wandered for six years in search of escape from suffering - a path to liberation. He found them in Bodh Gaya. He became the Buddha and he preached them to the world.
The author has explained his teachings - the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path in simple language. Buddha preached the Middle Path which any person can easily follow.
Buddhism spread beyond India. The book explores Buddhism�s expansion from India to neighbouring countries in Asia where it was adopted with local adaptations. The result? A message of peace and compassion deeply ingrained.