Every word and every action begins with a thought. Negative thoughts based in jealousy, greed, or hatred may seem harmless on the surface. After all, theyre only thoughts, right? But while thoughts are only in our head, they often betray our intentions, and can directly shape our actions. So, how can you overcome internal negativity and live more consciously?

This second volume of the fictional biography of Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha, covers his upbringing and early manhood. Unhappy with the injustice of the caste system, the prince leaves his life of luxury to find a way to fight it. He marries and fathers a child, but unable to live in his luxurious palace, he cuts off his hair and departs into the wilderness to become a monk.

The first volume of Osamu Tezuka's fictional biography of Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha. Introduces Chapra, a slave boy who tries to escape his fate; Chapra's slave mother, who sticks by him no matter what; Tatta, a crazed wild child pariah who communes with animals; and Naradatta, a monk attempting to decipher strange portents of the Buddha's birth.

The eighth volume in the story of Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha.

The bandit Ananda finds himself possessed by the devil Mara and must reject his lover and commit a series of dangerous heists in order to maintain the devil's favor.

Of the Thirty-Four Suttas -- 1. Brahmajala Sutta: The Supreme Net - What the Teaching Is Not -- 2. Samannaphala Sutta: The Fruits of the Homeless Life -- 3. Ambattha Sutta: About Ambattha - Pride Humbled -- 4. Sonadanda Sutta: About Sonadanda - The Qualities of a True Brahmin -- 5. Kutadanta Sutta: About Kutadanta - A Bloodless Sacrifice -- 6. Mahali Sutta: About Mahali - Heavenly Sights, Soul and Body -- 7. Jaliya Sutta: About Jaliya -- 8. Mahasihanada...

"An anthology of the writings of the Buddha on the subject of harmony selected and translated from the original Pali"--

The Prince of Benares learns a valuable lesson from the monkey king who gives his life to save his herd.