Prasanga Gautama Buddha: Nirbachita Prabandha Sankalana

• Authors: Bratindranath Mukhopadhyay, Debiprasad Chattopadhyay, Hemanta Gangopadhyay, Rabindranath Thakur, Satyendranath Thakur, Haraprasad Shastri, Pramatha Chowdhury, Satishchandra Bidyabhusan, Sharat Kumar Roy, Rahul Sankrityayan, Amulyachandra Sen, Damodar Dharmananda Koshambi

• Category: Essays

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 2015

• Publication Year: 2018

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 216

• ISBN: 978-81-93526-56-9

About the Book:

Prasanga Gautama Buddha: Nirbachita Prabandha Sankalana is a collection of selected essays on the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. This book brings together a diverse set of perspectives from twelve renowned thinkers and scholars, each examining Buddha's life, philosophy, and message. The essays offer an insightful look at Buddha’s teachings on human suffering, the path to enlightenment, and the search for inner peace.

As noted in the book, Buddha's central theme was human suffering, and his teachings focused on the ways to overcome this suffering. This book includes contributions from a variety of writers, including the philosopher and statesman Radhakrishnan, who emphasized the universal nature of suffering in Buddha's teachings. Scholars like Debiprasad Chattopadhyay and Rahul Sankrityayan bring Marxist perspectives to Buddha’s philosophy, while others, such as Haraprasad Shastri and Rabindranath Thakur, provide more traditional interpretations.

Through these essays, the book delves deep into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of Buddha's life and ideas, exploring how his teachings remain relevant to modern social, political, and individual struggles.

Significance:

This collection is a comprehensive exploration of Buddha's thought, offering both historical context and contemporary analysis. The inclusion of diverse viewpoints makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy, history, and its ongoing impact on the world. The essays cover a wide range of themes, from the socio-political climate during Buddha’s time to the philosophical and spiritual aspects of his teachings, making this book an essential read for scholars and general readers alike.