Buddha, Vol. 2: The Four Encounters

Bottom Line First Osamu’s Tezuka’s Buddha (book 2), THE Four Encounters, Paperback editionOn the chance you are coming to these 8 book series via book two, this is not a religious teaching text. This is a lax graphic novelization of a history. So far not much on the religion of the young Prince Siddhartha, the man who will with enlightenment become Buddha, founder of Buddhism. The introduction of highly anachronistic terms is more noticeable and less excusable than was present in book one. Overall I found the story less compelling and with the introduction of only a few new characters, the remaining older characters were not handled in such a way as to create more interest. The major new character is the Prince and there is much about him to capture the reader’s imagination. Recommendation, Book 2 has all the artwork that made w Book 1 beautiful. Book I was the better of the two books and on that basis and for the reader wanting the continuity of storyline I am recommending this installment. I will be getting book 3 and hope that this one is the bridge to better things.At the end of Book one I had been deeply effected by the ending and very interested in the future story line. In short, eager for book 2. The Four Encounters Delivered as a work of visual art. Country scenes are beautiful and the level of detail in the over-all artistry is more than value for the cost. Tezuka is considered an originator of Magna. However many the other claimants; Tezuka and his team are artists. Given casual nudity and innumerable perky ice cream scoop breasted the women, there is little here that is aimed to prurient interests or even mildly erotic.The amount of violence remains high even if human costs are on a different scale. No mass deaths by locusts, but famine and individual deaths and suffering continue. Historically and thematically appropriate. For example, few too many dear are killed.My personal bottom line is that Book 1 left me caring about these people. My overall letdown with book 2 will not keep me from reading book 3.

New plot to the original story on Buddha’s life. Good read. So far so good. Gonna read the whole series to see.

I found this ebook a fascinatingly entertaining read. As following the first volume this 2nd of the set is illustrated in the Japanese style of deep emotional expression ofplot and characters It is the often humourously depicted history of Siddhartha the Buddha from his early years of life. I eagerlylook forward to the next volume to follow.

Serious philosophy in graphic novels can be entertaining and fun! It is humorous and light-hearted yet serious and gripping in this eight-volume set of graphic novels by Osamu Tezuka. Tezuka is referred to as the father of manga, or Japanese comics. We are not fans of manga, but these graphics novels/comics are beautifully done. The books are a wonderful way to introduce the life of Buddha and his path to peace and meditation to young people who shrink from these ideas. The message and wisdom is timeless.The novels take the reader from Buddha's birth to his enlightenment and death. Fictional characters that spout contemporary statements add to the fun. They in no way diminish the serious issues of caste, war, poverty, and slavery. The characters are incredibly human and likeable. Women, though, are scantily clothed and many readers may feel that Tezuka is irreverent in his approach. If you can get past that initial reaction, you may be well rewarded.As these are graphic novels/comics, the tone is not as respectful as religious books. We found this approach of making Buddha and all the other characters so human in every way rather appealing. If the Buddha could do this, there is hope for all of us! In comic form, the text has to be succinct and precise. We get the message in a few sentences, with the drawings often conveying more than words.We found these beautifully bound novels (the spines line up to show the aging faces of Buddha through his lifetime) riveting and hope you enjoy them as well. This is a delightfully different way of coming to know the Buddha. You may find yourself reading these novels over and over again!

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I picked up one of these books at our local library and fell in love with the story. After purchasing the complete set, I am glad I went into the library that day.

This is an incredible series from an incredible author!I would encourage anyone who is interested in learning about Buddha in a serious but fun way to read this series.

Wonderful book. Delivered as described and on time.

It is a nice comic book. Very intresting.

Ich liebe diese Reihe! Ganz zauberhaft erzählt, mit Witz und Herz. Stimmt bestimmt nicht 100%ig mit Buddhas Lebensgeschichte überein, aber man erhält einen schönen Einblick und es ist unterhaltsam.

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Received old copy

Happy with he product.