Our history books are filled with stories of dark, violent characters. But there are some bright stars among them who showed that history can be written not only by the sword but also by compassion. Buddha is one of them. Buddha, sitting under a tree and teaching about human suffering, changed the world, more radically than anybody else. Buddha's life is a fascinating tale of quest, passion and humanism. Although a human being, Buddha's achievements are so big that many people believe him to be a god. Learn about the story of Buddha and the essence of his teachings. This is the book 2 in the INDIA IN A NUTSHELL series, a summary of the incredible land of India and its precious gifts to the world.