Becoming Buddha: the story of Siddhartha

Presents the story of how Prince Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment and became Buddha. Siddhartha Gautama was born a wealthy prince. He gradually gave up his worldly ways until, at age thirty-five, he attained supreme enlightenment and became the Buddha. The ancient story is beautifully retol...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Torrance, Calif.] Heian / Stone Bridge Press 2009, c2005
Edition:1st paperback ed
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Summary:Presents the story of how Prince Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment and became Buddha. Siddhartha Gautama was born a wealthy prince. He gradually gave up his worldly ways until, at age thirty-five, he attained supreme enlightenment and became the Buddha. The ancient story is beautifully retold in this unique edition, illustrated with stunning Asian-style paintings in full color, each painting presenting a key stage in Siddhartha's life. In a novel touch that revives an old Asian tradition, the pages read top to bottom with the book bound at the top. An author's note at the end gives background information and is followed by suggestions on how to meditate from the Dalai Lama himself
Item Description:Originally published: 2005
Physical Description:[32] p. col. ill. 21 x 28 cm
ISBN:9780893469566
0893469564

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