📔1894 Book: “Buddha, The Gospel” 🖋️ by Paul Carus. Part 3/3.

In this part 3:
0:00:00 Amitabha, The Unbounded Light
0:12:58 The Teacher Unknown
0:16:04 Parables & Stories
0:16:59 The Widow's Mite, And The Three Merchants
0:20:12 The Man Born Blind
0:21:32 The Lost Son
0:23:23 The Giddy Fish
0:25:37 The Cruel Crane Outwitted
0:31:44 Four Kinds Of Merit
0:33:46 The Light Of The World
0:35:05 Luxurious Living
0:37:19 The Communication Of Bliss
0:40:05 The Listless Fool
0:41:53 Rescue In The Desert
0:50:00 The Sower
0:52:03 The Outcast
0:53:19 The Woman At The Well
0:55:57 The Peacemaker
0:57:42 The Hungry Dog
1:00:26 The Despot Cured
1:02:38 Vasavadatta, The Courtesan
1:06:51 The Marriage-Feast In Jambunada
1:10:13 In Search Of A Thief
1:11:33 In The Realm Of Yamaraja
1:17:29 The Mustard Seed
1:24:35 Walking On Water
1:27:25 The Sick Bhikkhu
1:30:54 The Patient Elephant
1:36:56 The Last Days
1:41:29 Sariputta's Faith
1:45:15 The Visit To Pataliputta
1:51:16 The Mirror Of Truth
1:55:59 The Courtesan Ambapali
2:03:05 The Buddha's Farewell
2:09:43 The Buddha Announces His Death
2:16:05 Chunda, The Smith
2:25:00 Metteyya
2:30:49 Entering Into Nirvana
2:44:14 Conclusion

are included.

Introduction
"Buddha, The Gospel" by Paul Carus is a groundbreaking work first published in 1894 that serves as an introduction to the teachings of the Buddha, reinterpreted for a Western audience. Carus, a German-American philosopher and a pioneer of comparative religion, sought to present Buddhism in a manner accessible to readers unfamiliar with Eastern traditions. The book is neither a translation of Buddhist scriptures nor a doctrinal treatise; rather, it is a creative retelling of key Buddhist teachings in a gospel-like format, emphasizing universal principles such as compassion, mindfulness, and liberation from suffering.

Carus was deeply influenced by the emerging global dialogue between East and West during his time, and his work reflects an effort to bridge these cultural and philosophical divides. The narrative in Buddha, The Gospel draws upon foundational Buddhist texts, including the Dhammapada, and combines them with Carus's interpretations, casting the Buddha in a manner akin to a savior-figure familiar in Christian contexts. This framing aimed to foster understanding and appreciation among Western readers, portraying Buddhism as a rational, ethical, and spiritual philosophy.

The book played a significant role in introducing Buddhism to the West, influencing both scholars and lay readers. It is considered a seminal work in the early stages of Buddhism's reception outside Asia, contributing to the broader interest in Buddhist thought during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.