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Author
Publisher
Vertical, Inc
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
In this fourth volume of the award-winning graphic novel biography, Buddha slowly discovers that his destiny lies in a path not readily available to him. With fellow ascetics Dhepa, who has complete faith in the purifying quality of painful physical ordeals, and Assaji, who can predict everyone's death to the hour, Buddha travels through the kingdom of Magadha into the Forest of Uruvela, where the middle path and enlightenment wait beyond a series...
Author
Series
Saint young men ; 5
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Buddha, the Enlightened One, and Jesus, Son of God, continue their extended vacation in the mortal realm. With a little help from their neighbors and the incessant meddling of their heavenly pals, the saintly duo explores new sights and experiences of daily life in Japan, from family restaurants to sports to manga--with wisecracks aplenty!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
We have come to admire Buddhism for being profound but accessible, as much a lifestyle as a religion. The credit for creating Buddhism goes to the Buddha, a figure widely respected across the Western world for his philosophical insight, his teachings of nonviolence, and his practice of meditation. But who was this Buddha, and how did he become the Buddha we know and love today?
Author
Series
Saint young men ; 1
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Jesus, the Son of God. Buddha, the enlightened one. Two of history's most important figures whose sagely deeds have been told and retold. After a few millennia of helping humanity, they have decided to take some time off and rent an apartment together in modern-day Tokyo. But even their saintly status hasn't fully prepared them to navigate the ups and downs of life in 21st century Japan, from theme parks, to shopping for rice cookers, to the...
Author
Series
Saint young men ; 2
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Buddha, the Enlightened One, and Jesus, Son of God, continue their goofy adventures through modern-day Tokyo, with escha-pades aplenty. The wise guys of Tachikawa, along with their band of saintly companions and immortal foes, immerse themselves even deeper into daily life among their new neighborhood acquaintances. As the seasons turn, new adventures await them around every corner: from the blissful highs of bullet train travel and gaming with...
Author
Series
Saint young men ; 3
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Buddha the Enlightened One and Jesus, Son of God, have successfully brought the 20th century to a close, and after a few millennia of guiding humanity to salvation, these two sacred ones are in need of some rest and relaxation. They decide to share an apartment on Earth in Tokyo, but living among mortals in the 21st century is no cakewalk for the saintly duo ... The sagely saga continues as Buddha and Jesus's punny romp through Tokyo twists and turns...
