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Buddha's Life and Message (1955-00-00)
About this film
Buddhism, a religion that ranges over 2500 years in time and over most of Asia in influence, is studied in episodes four, five and six. Dr. Smith traces the life of Buddha, an Indian kings son, who renounced his heritage at the age of 29, spent six years in study, then travelled across India for 45 years, teaching, counseling and organizing the order of Buddhist monks. Buddhas life and teachings are interpreted by Dr. Smith. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)
Directors & creators
KETC-TV (Television station : Saint Louis, Mo.)
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Buddhism, Gautama Buddha, Huston Smith, Religions of Man, History of Religion, Comparative Religion, Eastern Philosophy, Religious Iconography, Spirituality, Philosophy, Meditation, Religious Art, Life of Buddha, Arnold Toynbee, Educational Television, 1950s Media, Theology, Buddhist Teachings, Spiritual Leaders, World Religions, Contemplation, Lotus Position, Religious History, Cultural Impact, National Educational Television
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