Buddha

Mario Poceski is Professor and Chair of the Department of Religion at the University of Florida. His numerous publications include The Records of Mazu and the Making of Classical Chan Literature (2015).

Mario Poceski has written the ideal modern biography of the Buddha: balanced, insightful, and beautifully crafted. Combining rigorous scholarship with compelling storytelling, this is an indispensable guide to one of humanity’s most influential figures. - Michael Zimmermann, Numata Center for Buddhist Studies, University of HamburgThe Buddha: Life, Legend and Legacy offers an accessible account of the Buddha's life, his early teachings, and the evolving concepts of Buddhahood for introductory courses on Buddhism and for the interested general public. Poceski truly succeeds in making the material highly engaging, dynamic, and informative. - Vesna A. Wallace, Distinguished Professor of South Asian and Inner Asian Religious Traditions, University of California, Santa Barbara