Buddha A Story of Enlightenment

"Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this novel of the young prince who abandoned his inheritance to discover his true calling. This iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today." "A young man in line for the throne is trapped in his father's kingdom and yearns for the outside world. Betrayed by those closest to him, Siddhartha abandons his palace and princely title. Alone and face-to-face with his demons, he becomes a wandering monk and embarks on a spiritual fast that carries him to the brink of death. Ultimately recognizing his inability to conquer his body and mind by sheer will, Siddhartha transcends his physical pain and achieves enlightenment."--BOOK JACKET.Chopra, Deepak is the author of 'Buddha A Story of Enlightenment', published 2007 under ISBN 9780060878801 and ISBN 0060878800.