The Buddha: Young Seeker

by Paul Mantell

The man we call the Buddha was born as Siddhartha in Nepal around 563 b.c. to the king and queen of Shakya. After his birth, a great seer decreed that the baby would be holy, and early on Siddhartha exhibited great intelligence and empathy. His father wanted him to become king, not a holy man, but Siddhartha was not satisfied by his pampered life, and was moved by the hardships of the commoners. Despite his father's wishes, Siddhartha ultimately left behind his kingdom and all his worldly possessions in his search for enlightenment.This biography focuses on the childhood of the Buddha: a man with a fascinating history and an enormous contemporary following.

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 9, 2007

Reviews

[Mark Desrosiers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great biography for children focusing on the childhood of the Buddha (born as Siddhartha in Nepal around 563 B.C. a man with a fascinating history and an enormous contemporary following. Who spent his life in the search for enlightenment.

[Su]

Perfect for 5th grade.