Buddha #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first part of Osamu Tezuka's epic manga biography of Siddhartha Gautama, covering his early life as a prince in the kingdom of Kapilavastu. It follows his sheltered upbringing, his encounters with suffering outside the palace walls, and the spiritual awakening that sets him on the path to becoming the Buddha. Tezuka's signature storytelling blends historical detail with humanistic drama, presenting a sweeping narrative that reimagines the founder of Buddhism's journey from privilege to enlightenment.
"Chapter One Brahmin" kicks off Buddha #1 with a haunting tale woven by Osamu Tezuka and Tracy Roberts, featuring Tezuka’s distinctive art and inks. Master Asita recounts a fable of self-sacrifice, then sends Naradatta on a quest to uncover the truth behind a mysterious figure, while Chapra races to reclaim stolen goods—his mother’s freedom hanging in the balance. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, grounded in ancient wisdom and personal stakes, all rendered in Tezuka’s expressive, timeless style, with a cover by Tezuka himself.
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Master Asita relates a tale of a rabbit sacrificing itself to permit a human to survive and sends Naradatta to investigate stories of a mysterious man. When Chapra is robbed he tracks down the gang who stole from him, trying to save his mother being sold into slavery should the goods not be returned.
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