The Life of Buddha
Dec 05, 2007 | IMDB 5.9
92 min Watch NowHistory, Documentary, Animation, Drama
Over 2,500 years ago, one man showed the world a way to enlightenment. This beautifully produced Buddhist film by the BBC meticulously reveals the fascinating story of Prince Siddhartha and the spiritual transformation that turned him into the Buddha.
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