The Story of Sakyamuni. Color Illustrations Edition

Author: Zhang Lin
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book narrates the life story and inner journey of Buddha Shakyamuni in the form of stories, delving into his thoughts and emotions as both a human and a Buddha, conveying love and wisdom to readers. Over 80 independent, captivating stories and more than 200 exquisite illustrations are woven together to fully recreate the legendary life of Shakyamuni, guiding readers to contemplate the profound truths of the universe and life. A brilliant fusion of history, art, and design takes you on a delightful colorful reading journey.
This book is part of the "Colorful Humanistic Stories" series. Based on extensive historical research, the author follows the life story of Shakyamuni as the main thread, offering a fresh perspective to analyze his legendary life from multiple aspects—history, culture, and art. It allows readers to explore the inner world of the Buddha while appreciating the depth and breadth of Buddhism. Over 200 exquisite illustrations, including paintings, sculptures, murals, and architectural works, complement the text, enabling readers to gain a three-dimensional and concrete understanding of Buddhist culture and art.
At the same time, the book combines a scientific and concise structure, fluent and vivid narration, rich and beautiful color illustrations, and an innovative layout design, integrating knowledge and entertainment. This allows readers to acquire knowledge effortlessly while broadening their cultural horizons, aesthetic appreciation, imaginative space, and overall enjoyable experience.