Book description
A spirited young prince longing to learn more about the world grows into a man on a quest to find the cause of human suffering in this first-of-its-kind graphic novel retelling of the life of Siddhartha, the founder of Buddhism.
Prince Siddhartha lives in a beautiful palace in the heart…
Why read it?
1 author picked Enlightened as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This graphic novel about Buddha’s early years is presented through striking but simple two-color-palette illustrations. Spare text and dialogue harmonize well with the illustrations.
This fictionalized story flows through Siddhartha’s early conflicts and his struggles to learn about the cycle of life, leading to profound lessons on the path to self-mastery.
Readers will be intrigued by the largely true story and will come away with a solid understanding of the basic tenets of Buddhism. Some may even be tempted to learn more and perhaps shed parts of their current lives for a more modest and spiritual journey.
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