Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment by Deepak Chopra Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment
Book Review: Good Buddhist Fiction
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a quick and pleasant book to read. It leaves you with the sense that you actually know something about the life of Buddha. Yes, it is allegorical or biographical fiction. The actual story of Gautama Buddha's daily life is buried in 2,500 years of legend.
No, this book does not have the same depth as some of Chopra's books, but it does prompt you to think about what the life of that man might, or might not, have been like. Chopra depicts him as something semi-supernatural, something beyond any ordinary man. Millions of people today gratefully benefit from what Guatama discovered even though they hold differing views about the nature of Buddha. Being one who thinks Buddha was a man who discovered in himself what is wonderfully present in all of us, I still enjoyed Chopra's god-like touches.
For comparison to a vaguely similar work, I would rate Siddartha, by Herman Hesse, at five stars because of Hesse's better writing. His allegorical tale (of Buddha, perhaps?) told through the life of (another?) Siddhartha is far more subtle and human.
Book Review: What a great way to see the life of Buddha
Summary: 5 Stars
Buddha has always been a mystery since there is so little known about him. This book is well written and detailed enough in all the characters that you feel you are present with Buddha through all his tribulations. I enjoyed each page and appreciated the slight spiritual detours the book took to introduce us to meditation and peace of mind. A keeper. Enjoy!Book Review: Wow Great A True Must Read
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't find the right words it is that good, I am afraid that my poor ability to describe it will only detract from the masterpiece this book is sure to be remembered as in years to come.Book Review: In Progress
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is great! I really liked it. I couldn't put it down. It kept me at the edge of the seat. I'll be back with a better. It's so good that I couldn't wait to share this with you.Book Review: Awesome!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an amazing retelling of the legend of the Buddha's birth, early adulthood and enlightenment. Chopra is a great author, and he does a superb job in writing the legend in the form of a novel, trying to make it as "realistic" as possible, and making the basic tenets of Buddhism accesible to the Western reader who may not have a clue. The writing is extremely entertaining, and Chopra makes no bones about the fact that he filled out the legends and that his is a fictionalized account.
This book will teach you and make you think...