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Revealing the man behind the icon.

About the Author

John Strong is Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Bates College in Maine, USA. He has lectured in countries across the world, including Japan and Sri Lanka, and is the respected author of four books (including Relics of the Buddha, PUP) and numerous articles on Buddhism.

Reviews

"Furnishes readers curious about the Buddha with a deep and broad introduction to his many lives."
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