This is the story of a remarkable child who was beautiful, intelligent and above all, kind. As his father, the king, wished to protect him from any view of suffering he grew up in a luxurious environment. It was when he was on the verge of becoming an adult that for the first time he saw illness, old age and death. Then, he renounced a life of pleasure in order to accomplish his destiny.
This fine, well illustrated album tells the tale of Prince Siddhartha and of the manner in which he became Buddha. This story of peace, intrepidity and love is a model for all children, whatever their age or culture.
