This book was originally written in German by Prof. Hermann Oldenberg. The original work was well-received in Europe by scholars, and the name of Dr Oldenberg was a testimony to it. Dr Oldernberg has rejected the sceptical theory of Solar Buddha, put forward by M. Senart. He has sifted the legendary elements of Buddhist tradition, and has given a reliable account of facts concerning the Buddha's life. He has examined the original teachings of the Buddha, and has shown the cardinal tenets of the pessimism which he preached are the truth of suffering and truth of deliverance.

Buddha: His Life, His Doctrine, His Order; Hermann Oldenberg; Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers; Hardcover; 462 pages; $25.00

Hermann Oldenberg (1854-1920) was a German scholar of Indology. He was Professor at Kiel in 1898 and at Gottingen in 1920. He edited and translated Vedic Hymns, Part II, The Grhyusutras, rules of Vedic domestic ceremonies in 2 parts with T.W. Rhys Davids, and he edited and translated Vinaya Texts in 3 parts in the series entitled Sacred Books of the East edited with Max Muller.