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Prince Siddhartha: The Story of Buddha

by Jonathan Landaw · 1979

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A perennial favorite for children and parents, this is the story of Prince Siddhartha and how he became Buddha, the Awakened One, told in lyrical prose. Beautiful full-color illustrations depict each major life event in Siddhartha's development. His message of nonviolence, loving-kindness, and unselfishness is vitally necessary for the children of today and tomorrow.

Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisspiritualityspiritualityMore like thisLess of this
Setting
IndiaIndiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 144 pages

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