The Buddhacarita - A Modern Sequel: The Poetic Saga of Buddha's Life from Birth to Enlightenment

by Tai Sheridan

The Buddhacarita is the oldest known story of the life of Buddha. The narrative begins with the magical birth of Prince Siddhartha and concludes with his enlightenment. This ancient myth depicts Buddha's unwavering quest for knowledge about the nature of reality. The modern epic sequel combines a hero's journey, Buddhist philosophy, historical facts, and fantastical elements.

Genres: Buddhism

114 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 6, 2011

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Reviews

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

A loving poetic story of Buddha's enlightenment. Short lines filled with power and thought. Understand this poem and detach from the attachments in life and end the suffering that we have been going through over and over again from birth to death to birth to death. Never ending do we continue. Break the cycle by taking refuge in Buddha's story and his dharma.

[Brian Wilcox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short lines of poetry packed with meaning. A challenging read, but worth the effort if one is interested in a short, modern-day reading of Buddha's awakening.