Buddha (Hardcover): The Four Encounters (Series #02) (Hardcover)

from stephmo

In Osamu Tezuka's second volume, our main character is now a fully thinking, speaking and aware of his destiny young man. Well, aware of his destiny as seen through the eyes of those around him. Siddhartha's father still believes in the narrow view of the prophecy - and wishes to groom him simply...

from stephmo

In Osamu Tezuka's second volume, our main character is now a fully thinking, speaking and aware of his destiny young man. Well, aware of his destiny as seen through the eyes of those around him. Siddhartha's father still believes in the narrow view of the prophecy - and wishes to groom him simply...

from Arctic-Stranger

Well, we finally get to the young Buddha, and at this juncture he is not very likable. Of course his father is worse. Tezuka is still setting up the story, and you may find yourself getting a little impatient, but take it all one page at a time. Reading this is part of the experience.

from dmcolon

Volume 1 was a really interesting start to the series and volume 2 was even better. The story turns to the early life of the Buddha and his days as a young prince. As someone not well versed in Buddhism, I often find it difficult to tell the difference between Tezuka's artistic license and histor...

from leandrod

A lighthearted, sweet & sour biography of Siddharta Gautuma. Probably more useful for ðose wiþ already some knowledge of him, as it does noþing at all to separate fact, legend & fiction.