Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this gripping New York Times bestselling novel about the young prince who abandoned his inheritance to discover his true calling. This iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today.Although we recognize Buddha today as an icon of peace and serenity, his life story was a tumultuous and spellbinding affair filled with love and sex, murder and loss, struggle and surrender. From the rocky terrain of the material world to the summit of the spiritual one, Buddha captivates and inspiresultimately leading us closer to understanding the true nature of life and ourselves.This special edition of Buddha offers a sneak preview of God which goes on sale September 25th. Chopra continues his "Enlightenment Series" by capturing the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics and martyrs who are touched by a divine power. From Socrates to Joan of Arc, Rumi to Baal Shem Tov, Thomas the Apostle to Einstein, Chopra's novel brings to life the defining moments of our most influential sages, ultimately revealing to us universal lessons about the true nature of God.