Buddha's Life and Message

Overview

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.