Even one as enlightened as the Buddha had some rough days. In times of sorrow, we often feel comforted by stories of those who walked similar paths.
Deepak Chopra’s Buddha is an inspiring re-imagining of the tale of a prince who gave up the glorified life of royalty to gain something even more meaningful: wisdom and enlightenment. As we learn the journey of Buddha’s life, we become richer in our understanding of life, each other, and ultimately ourselves.
We all know that life can be extremely tough. The best inspiration and motivation is knowing that we are not alone in our troubles.
To Chopra, the Buddha is more similar to us than you might imagine:
“Was as mortal as you and I, yet he attained enlightenment and was raised to the rank of an immortal. The miracle is that he got there following a heart as human as yours and mine, and just as vulnerable.”
