Wie Siddhartha zum Buddha wurde

Thich Nhat Hanh's novelistic portrayal of the Buddha's biography is also a brilliant introduction to Buddhism. In vivid imagery, the renowned Zen master narrates the life story of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. He presents him not as a mythical, supernatural being, but as a relatable human who touches us and realizes his full potential: after many years of spiritual searching, Siddhartha becomes the Buddha, the "Awakened One." Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most well-known representatives of Buddhism in the West, alongside the Dalai Lama. In this extraordinary biography, he masterfully intertwines the life and teachings of the Buddha with an introduction to the Buddhist mindset, conveying the essential wisdom teachings of Buddhism in a simple and understandable manner. He draws from texts of all Buddhist schools, making this biography a cross-traditional standard work. "This book makes it clear why Buddhism fascinates more and more people today, here in the West." - Wegweiser Magazine.