"A heartfelt and accessible coming-of-age story about finding and understanding one's place in the world. That it's about the the Guatama Buddha makes it all the more engaging and relevant."
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 of Kapilavastu. His father, the king, ensures that he has the best of everything—he just can’t go outside. He is locked up away from the city, away from anything that might cause him pain. He knows nothing of illness, aging, sorrow, or death, yet Siddhartha feels the pain regardless, and it instills a burning curiosity to understand the world outside—and the nature of human suffering.
Based on the life of the real man who was known first as a prince, then as a monk, and now as the Gautama Buddha, Enlightened is about one boy’s quest to learn the truth that underpins our endless struggle against suffering—and in understanding, break the cyclic existence that perpetuates it.
Reviews
"Refreshing and meditative, this is an illuminating biography of the man and teacher, Guatuama Buddha."
"Enlightened will be a wonderful introduction to both Buddhism and the Buddha to readers. This book belongs on any shelf that embraces and celebrates the wonderful spiritual diversity of our world."
" A beautifully drawn, well-paced, inspiring work."
