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Buddha, Vol. 2: The Four Encounters |  | Author: Osamu Tezuka
Publisher: Vertical
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 22383
Media: Paperback
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 1932234578
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5
EAN: 9781932234572
ASIN: 1932234578
Publication Date: July 25, 2005
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Product Description
Filled with beauty, cruelty, comedy, romance and violence, Osamu Tezuk'a Buddha emcompasses the entirety of life in a materpeice of graphic literature.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very very enjoyable June 11, 2007
Curtis R. Cooley (Spokane, WA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
More of the story of young Sidhartha struggling with his posh prince place in a strongly caste system, and his fear of death and suffering. An 'enlightened' Sidartha fights against the caste system, which is paramount to treason, and slowly learns his true place in all things.
Cinematic, Powerful Tale, Meaningful December 25, 2009
Scott Allen (New York)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Osama Tezuka is a legend, often called "Japan's greatest cartoonist." He is worthy of this praise. His detailed black and white drawings are moving, vivid and cinematic. In this wonderful volume, he tells the tale of young Siddharta, a prince born into wealth and leisure, who struggles to determine the meaning of his existence. Despite the philosophical depth of the book, Tezuka is able to keep the action moving. His art is so engaging that it appears to move on the page.
The secret to Osama Tezuka's power is his story-telling ability. His tales are like the Arabian Nights fables, stories within stories within stories. He astounds readers by his raw story-telling finesse. Throughout all of his work, he advances themes of environmentalism, the dangers of modern society, redemption, and the simplicity of Buddhism. What is remarkable is he is able to do this while entertaining; as readers, we become spellbound by his picture-perfect drawings and fantastical settings. Even though this second volume of Buddha is largely expository in nature as he lays the foundation for future volumes, it is more engaging than most graphic novels. Even if you are not a fan of Japanese manga, try this one; Tezuka may win you over.
 Childhood and Beyond December 10, 2009
Jesse Haller (Minneapolis, MN USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This second volume of "Buddha" is much more centered on Siddhartha (the Buddha). We explore his childhood and early years as prince. Being an often restless, disobedient, child Siddhartha leaves the castle. Along with Tatta, who we met in the last book, Siddhartha learns of the suffering, disease, and death of the outside world, that he has been guarded against.
Faced with a fear of death, Siddhartha must choose between his duties as future king, or to follow a path to enlightenment. Even as he debates with himself, he adds the burden of a wife. Who must also be left behind if he wishes to leave to find enlightenment and the meaning of life.
Tezuka adds to what he had started in the first volume, and begins new stories to be carried forward.
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