gautama buddha

Illustrations and text chronicle the life of Buddha.

Examines the life of the ancient Indian prince known as Siddhartha, whose quest for spiritual enlightenment led him to renounce his life of privilege and, ultimately, become the founder of one of the major world religions.

A retelling of the story of Prince Siddartha Gotama, a young man who abandoned his family and comfortable life to embark on a lifelong search for enlightenment.

A brief illustrated biography of Buddha, that explores his early life as Prince Siddhartha, his spiritual journey through meditation, and his teachings.

After having a conversation with the Buddha, outcast Angulimala, who has tried to gain control of villages and towns by murdering people, decides to change and take responsibility for his actions.

Two and a half millennia ago, a new religion was born in India, generated from the ideas of the Buddha, a mysterious Indian sage who gained enlightenment while he sat under a large, shapely fig tree. The Buddha never claimed to be God or his emissary on earth, only that he was a human being who had found a kind of serenity that others could find, too. This documentary tells the story of his life, a journey especially relevant in our own times.

This book presents some of the spiritual truths that Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha, taught.

Presents the Buddha's teachings through translated texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada as well as a bibliography and glossary.

Provides an introduction to the life and teachings of the Buddha, examines the social and political background of India in the time of Buddha, and discusses the spread of Buddhism throughout the world.