Buddhacarita

The Buddhacarita is an ancient Indian poetic biography of the Buddha, written by the poet Ashvagosa. It narrates the life story of Siddhartha Gautama, exploring his journey from luxury to spiritual seeking, his enlightenment, and his teachings that formed Buddhism. The text combines poetic elegance with philosophical insight, aiming to inspire understanding of the Buddha’s path toward liberation from suffering. It serves as both a religious scripture and a literary masterpiece, offering readers a vivid, respectful account of the Buddha’s life and the profound principles of compassion, wisdom, and mindfulness central to Buddhist philosophy.