Lord Buddha was 29 years old when he first saw a sick man, an old man, and a dead body. Shaken by the experience and the sudden knowledge of the world's suffering, he set out to find a way to help end suffering. From a royal prince to a homeless man, The Life of Buddha for Beginners tells the story of how the prince gave up his luxurious life in search of the answer to free mankind from the suffering of old age, sickness, and death. With this book, you will learn about Buddha and get to know his teachings in a simple manner. Children will love the simple words and language used in this cute picture book full of bright, colourful illustrations. It is not necessary for one to be a Buddhist to appreciate the deeper message and the telling.