This book is a fascinating blend of simple, often untold insights into the teachings of the Buddha, interesting glimpses from the Buddha's life and the author's own understanding of the Dhamma. It describes the Buddha's immense respect for life and his belief in denouncing materialism for the good of the masses. According to the Buddha, violence begets violence and fire can never douse fire. But love can win hatred. And a man at peace with himself will bring peace to the world. The book explains, in very simple language, how easily one can make the Dhamma a part of daily life. Through its chapters, the book describes the Buddha's life, his followers and the essence of his teachings. Anand S. Krishna was born at Benipur, a small village in Sitapur District of Uttar Pradesh. He did his Master's degree in Agricultural Economics. After studying Kabirpanth, Anand Marg, Swaminarayan Sect, Reiki and Siddha Samadhi Yoga, Anand embraced the Dhamma and has dedicated his life to the spread of the teachings of the Buddha. He practices Vipassana meditation, discovered by Gotama the Buddha and taught by Acharya S. N. Goenka.