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    Buddha - The Manifestation of Silence
    Buddha - The Manifestation of Silence
    Buddha - The Manifestation of Silence
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    Buddha - The Manifestation of Silence

    By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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    The Manifestation of Silence Buddha is the manifestation of silence. His silence came from saturation, not from lack. Lack creates complaints and noise. Saturation brings silence An ultimate talk given by H. H. Sri Sri Ravishankar on Buddha

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    PublisherAslan eReads
    Release dateDec 5, 2018
    ISBN9789385898037
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      Buddha - The Manifestation of Silence - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

      Title

      Title

      Buddha

      The Manifestation of Silence

      Acompilation of Talks, given by

      Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

      Copyrights Sri Sri Publications Trust

      This digital edition is published by

      arrangement with Aslan Business Solutions

      Digitally Published By:

      Aslan Reads -An imprint of Aslan Business Solutions

      Borivli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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      Website: www.aslanbiz.com & www.aslanreads.com

      Physical Editions Published by:

      Sri Sri Publications Trust

      The Art of Living International Centre

      21st KM, Kanakapura Road,

      Udayapura, Bangalore – 560082

      Email: info@srisripublications.com;

      Website: www.sattvastore.com

      Toll Free: 1800-258-8888

      © All rights reserved

      No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system without prior permission in writing from the publisher

      ISBN: 978-93-85898-03-7

      Layout by: Sri Sri Publications Trust

      Contents

      Title

      PREFACE

      Buddha—The Manifestation of Silence

      Buddha, Sangha and Dharma

      Buddha Moves On...

      Om... Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!

      The FounderGurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

      The Art of Living

      International Centres

      Landmarks

      Cover

      PREFACE

      One of the world’s most inspirational and dynamic leaders, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is also one of the most original thinkers of our times. Emphasising practical wisdom, he has transformed millions of lives all over the globe. His talks are a blend of knowledge and guidance, delivered with simplicity and humour—a powerful, unbeatable combination that touches lives and hearts wherever heard.

      Since time immemorial, every great Master, in his turn, has shared the universal message of Truth in the language most apt to the time, people and environment. It is with great joy that we offer this superb collection of unique, penetrative talks, given over a period of time by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on one of the greatest Masters of all time—Buddha, the ultimate manifestation of silence.

      Buddha—The Manifestation of Silence

      When Buddha was enlightened on that full moon night in the month of May, he kept silent... He did not say a word for a whole week. Mythology says that this frightened all the angels in heaven—for once in a millennium, does one blossom so fully as Buddha had, and yet he was silent; he was not saying a word! It is said that all the angels approached Buddha and asked him to please say something.

      Buddha said, "Those who know, they know even without

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