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An End to Suffering Kindle Edition
by Pankaj Mishra (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (186)
‘Mishra’s book is in the best tradition of Buddhism, both dispassionate and deeply engaged, complicated and simple, erudite and profoundly humane’ The New York Times
An accomplished history of the Buddha, An End to Suffering is also a deeply personal story – the story of Pankaj Mishra’s search for meaning, for truth and peace in the modern world and, specifically, in a postcolonial, independent India. As he describes his travels to unearth the origins of the Buddha, Mishra offers glimpses into his own quest for enlightenment, from childhood to the September 11 attacks, from family background to friends met and made, from lessons learned to his achievements as a writer. Through this, Mishra reveals the parallels between his time and the Buddha’s, between their respective journeys – and that of their country – in search of progress and reconciliation.
‘Mishra is one of the most important voices of our generation’ Peter Frankopan, author of
Publication date : 25 November 2025
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 978-1761777172
Best Sellers Rank: 2,862 in Buddhism (Books)295,074 in Textbooks & Study Guides
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5.0 out of 5 stars Passionnant
Reviewed in France on 5 September 2014
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Je recommande ce livre a tous. C est passionnant et permet de comprendre comment le Buddhisme s est transforme dans les differents pays et surtout pourquoi l Inde l a rejete
이 책을 모두에게 추천합니다. 매우 흥미진진한 이 책은 불교가 여러 나라에서 어떻게 변모했는지, 특히 인도가 왜 불교를 거부했는지를 이해할 수 있게 해줍니다.
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April
5.0 out of 5 stars READ PANKAJ MISHRAReviewed in India on 4 June 2017
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bought this because Nadeem Aslam picked Mishra as one of the interesting authors and chose An End to Suffering as one of his favourites. What I am reading is very important from the various point of views. If you are trying to understand the India as a place as well as Buddhism, it is surprisingly informative and leaves you with a sense of ignorance and motivation that there are neglected dimensions in history, to explore, to write and to read. A well-written and well-researched piece of literature that should be praised and endorsed. Praise to our bright author for such a wonderful book, looking forward to reading his work, all of them. :)
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Arango
5.0 out of 5 stars Great bookReviewed in Germany on 17 November 2013
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Great book. Highly recommended as an introduction to Buddhism for those who didn't know much about it before.
The author did a great job. He is a good writer and writes very clearly. He also carried out a lot of research in many related domains.
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ernest g fechner.
5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing comparison..Reviewed in Canada on 3 June 2017
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Bringing Buddhism into the modern world of turmoil and redefinition.... well done and well researched. No hiding behind myth or theology, just a transparent logic derived through experience and self reflection. Written by a person who understands both the western and Asian cultures and can make good comparisons between both philosophies.
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Dave Singleman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and profoundReviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2020
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Quite the best book on Buddhism I’ve ever read. Deeply thoughtful and consistently stimulating. The author has read and assimilated a vast amount of material - cultural, philosophical, theological and more - and writes in a beautiful, clear and subtle way. Recommended.
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Je recommande ce livre a tous. C est passionnant et permet de comprendre comment le Buddhisme s est transforme dans les differents pays et surtout pourquoi l Inde l a rejete
이 책을 모두에게 추천합니다. 매우 흥미진진한 이 책은 불교가 여러 나라에서 어떻게 변모했는지, 특히 인도가 왜 불교를 거부했는지를 이해할 수 있게 해줍니다.
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April
5.0 out of 5 stars READ PANKAJ MISHRAReviewed in India on 4 June 2017
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bought this because Nadeem Aslam picked Mishra as one of the interesting authors and chose An End to Suffering as one of his favourites. What I am reading is very important from the various point of views. If you are trying to understand the India as a place as well as Buddhism, it is surprisingly informative and leaves you with a sense of ignorance and motivation that there are neglected dimensions in history, to explore, to write and to read. A well-written and well-researched piece of literature that should be praised and endorsed. Praise to our bright author for such a wonderful book, looking forward to reading his work, all of them. :)
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Arango
5.0 out of 5 stars Great bookReviewed in Germany on 17 November 2013
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Great book. Highly recommended as an introduction to Buddhism for those who didn't know much about it before.
The author did a great job. He is a good writer and writes very clearly. He also carried out a lot of research in many related domains.
--
ernest g fechner.
5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing comparison..Reviewed in Canada on 3 June 2017
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Bringing Buddhism into the modern world of turmoil and redefinition.... well done and well researched. No hiding behind myth or theology, just a transparent logic derived through experience and self reflection. Written by a person who understands both the western and Asian cultures and can make good comparisons between both philosophies.
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Dave Singleman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and profoundReviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2020
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Quite the best book on Buddhism I’ve ever read. Deeply thoughtful and consistently stimulating. The author has read and assimilated a vast amount of material - cultural, philosophical, theological and more - and writes in a beautiful, clear and subtle way. Recommended.
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