Book Review - The Story of Buddah

About the Book

A Buddha is one who has attained the highest level of enlightenment in the Cosmos and Buddhism teaches that the Cosmos contains innumerable worlds similar to ours, with countless number of Buddhas. Buddhism also teaches that there are fifty-two levels of enlightenment, the highest of which is called the “enlightenment of a Buddha.” 

The Story Of Buddha: A Graphic Biography (Ichimannendo Publishing) by Hisashi Ota is believed to be the first book on the life story of Buddha and his teachings in Manga – a revered practice by the Japanese of using comics for explanation and illustration.

When the Buddha was a young man he was called Siddhartha and he dealt with similar struggles that we have today. He was born as a crown prince and was blessed by having an extremely beautiful wife. He had it all – money, fame, position, wealth – there was nothing he needed yet even with all of his possessions he was not totally happy. He felt there was something missing in his life and he wondered how there could be meaning in the same routine day after day. That is when he went in search of happiness…and a search for answers to the age-old question, “what is the meaning of life?” began. Little did this dissatisfied prince from the foothills of the Himalayas know that 2,600 years later he would be considered one of the world’s greatest sources of religious inspiration!

Hisashi Ota, the author of this remarkable book, was born in Japan and graduated from Nagoya University’s School of Science. 

My Take on the BookI can honestly say that prior to this book, I did not know much about Buddha, but this book allowed my eyes to be opened and my mind to see and comprehend so much more than I would have ever known in the past. One of the things that was so unique with this book was that it was written in graphic novel form and thus is geared toward the younger reader. I found it to be an enjoyable read and one that will definitely allow for so many to experience and understand the trials that Buddah endured and what he stood for and what the religion stands for today.


If you have an interest in learning more about Buddah or Buddhism, I would recommend this book! 



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