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About The Book: The Life of the Buddha and The Early History of His Order is a scholarly work based on Tibetan sources, particularly the Bkah-Hgyur and Bstan-Hgyur texts. It offers a detailed account of Siddhartha Gautama's life, his enlightenment, and the early formation of his monastic order. The book delves into Buddha's teachings, monastic practices, and the spread of Buddhism. Additionally, it includes insights into the early history of Tibet and Khotan, providing valuable context for understanding the cultural and religious backdrop of early Buddhist history. This work serves as an essential resource for the study of Buddhism’s early development. About The Author:William Woodville Rockhill (1854–1914) was a prominent U.S. diplomat, renowned for authoring the U.S. Open Door Policy for China and being the first American to speak Tibetan. He was a leading expert on China’s modern political history. After marrying Caroline Tyson in 1876, Rockhill briefly attempted ranching in New Mexico before focusing on his scholarly pursuits. In 1881, he published a French translation of the Tibetan Udanavarga and later authored The Land of the Lamas (1891). In 1894, he served as Third Assistant Secretary of State under President Grover Cleveland. Rockhill's contributions significantly impacted U.S.-China relations and Tibetan studies. The Title 'The Life of the Buddha and The Early History of his Order: Derived from Tibetan Works in the Bkah-Hgyur And Bstan-Hgyur Followed By notices on the Early History of Tibet And Khoten written/authored/edited by William Woodville Rockhill ( Translated)', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369201181 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 318 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.