Synopsis This book is all about the Buddha and the faith the profounder in the 6 century B.C. detailed account of the early and later life of Buddha has been given. The contemporary social conditions as provided at the time of Buddha's birth are well described. The spiritual Odyssey and the contribution made to the contemporary society have been chronologically and extensively narrated in a lucid manner. The Four Noble Truths and the Ashtangika Marga (the Eight Fold Path) form an important part of the book. The volume will be of great value for those, who wish to have a deeper insight into the Buddhist order. The book will be a treasure possession for any library.