The Buddha And His Dhamma From the introduction: "Indications of a growth in the volume of interest in Buddhism are noticeable in some sections of the Indian people. Along with it there is naturally a growing demand for a clear and consistent statement of life and teachings of the Buddha." Discussions raised in this book include why the Buddha took Parivraja, the four Aryan Truths, doctrines of soul, of karma and rebirth, and finally the creating of the Bhikkhu.