Buddha

A Story of Enlightenment

By: Deepak Chopra

Narrated by: Deepak Chopra

"The Buddha was as mortal as you and I, yet he attained enlightenment and was raised to the rank of an immortal. The miracle is that he got there following a heart as human as yours and mine, and just as vulnerable."

Best-selling author Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this gripping account 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. Finally 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 force, Siddhartha transcends his physical pain and achieves enlightenment.

Although we recognize Buddha today as an icon of peace and serenity, his life story was a tumultuous and spellbinding affair filled with love and sex, murder and loss, struggle and surrender. From the rocky terrain of the material world to the summit of the spiritual one, Buddha entertains and inspires - ultimately leading us closer to understanding the true nature of life and ourselves.

©2007 Deepak Chopra (P)2007 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"The narrative moves forward simply and inexorably. Especially imaginative and intriguing is the low-key nature of the Buddha's enlightenment experience....An epilogue and concluding "practical guide" offer nonfiction commentary and teaching on core Buddhist principles. ( Publishers Weekly)
"The audio version of this text may very well trump the written one because of Chopras deft character performance, authentic Indian pronunciation, and familiarity with the story of a fellow Indian who came to be known as the Buddha." ( AudioFile)

Excellent introduction to Buddhism

The book was written in a simple and easy to understand way. Ideal for somebody who is looking for an introduction to buddhism.

My Personal Favorite Book

This book is very detailed and easy to read (and listen) to. A great book to learn an into to the life of Buddha

Meh

Deepak isn't the best narrator. I could have done without listening to his voice. Sorry.

Mind blowing enlightenment

Deepak is one of my favorite authors and this book exceeded my expectations. It reminds me of the alchemist with the style of writing and the enlightenment along the journey. Highly recommended.

Thought-provoking, great listen

Excellent historic fiction. Great listen, well done performance.