Bryan Bellaire | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

A young man in line for the throne is trapped in his father's kingdom andyearns for the outside world. Betrayed by those closest to him, Siddharthaabandons his palace and princely title. Alone and face-to-face with his demons,he becomes a wandering monk and embarks on a spiritual fast that carries him tothe brink of death. Ultimately recognizing his inability to conquer his body andmind by sheer will, Siddhartha transcends his physical pain and achievesenlightenment. From the rocky terrain of the material world to the summit of thespiritual one, Buddha captivates and inspires — ultimately leadingus closer to understanding the true nature of life and our selves.

Visual artist(s): Julian Lopez, Dean Ruben Hyrapiet, Harshvardhan Kadam