Life of Buddha: From Prince Siddhartha to Buddha (Life of Religion) - Hardcover

George Hulskramer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9074597173 ISBN 13: 9789074597173

Publisher: Binkey Kok Publications, 1995

Synopsis

The Buddha Siddharta has become a familiar figure in Western society. His name conjures up a well-known human figure permeated with divine serenity seated in profound tranquillity with eyes closed a straight back and legs folded in the lotus position. We know that he is one of the Great Ones of the Earth a World Teacher who shows the path to lasting peace to millions of his followers. Perhaps this is why twenty-five centuries after first appearing on Earth this Teacher is now capturing the attention of our world. More than ever before there is a need for order in the chaos for peace rather than conflict. We really know very little about Prince Siddhartha's own struggle with his inner self before achieving Buddhahood. Anyone who wants to find out more about this is obliged to refer to scholarly works despite the fact that the story of the rich and indulged Prince Siddharta is as colourful and fascinating as a good fairy tale. With this thought in mind the publisher Binkey Kok wanted to produce an illustrated and instructive story of Prince Siddharta who became a world leader. Hulskramer's text provides an enthralling yet historically accurate version of Buddha's life story. The Nepalese artists Raju Babu Shakya and Bijay Raj Shakya - both practicing Buddhists - colourfully detail the authentic picture of the appearance and environment of the protagonists. This book is a unique production: a readable biography for anyone who is interested in Buddhism a wonderfully exotic fairy tale for lovers of beautiful illustrated stories and a collector's item for cartoon enthusiasts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Binkey Kok Publications
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 9074597173
• ISBN 13: 9789074597173
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 72
• Illustrator: Bijay Raj Shakya, Raja Babu Shakya