In ancient India, the lives of the re plagued by drought, famine, constant warfare and the injustices of the strict caste system. The intertwining lives of many unhappy souls are drawn together by the birth of the young prince Siddhartha, who embarks on a spiritual journey, becomes Buddha, "the Enlightened One," and attempts to bring about a spiritual rebirth of the people in this desperate age.
Buddha: The Great Departure

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Born in ancient India, Siddhartha Gautama, a young prince of the Shakya kingdom, emerges amidst a tumultuous backdrop of perpetual warfare between rival kingdoms. As he enters adolescence, he becomes acquainted with individuals from the lower social strata.

Buddha 2: The Endless Journey

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In ancient India, Prince Siddhartha, a member of the Shakya clan, renounces his royal life to explore the world, encountering a mystifying boy named Assaji who possesses prophetic abilities, a one-eyed monk, and Depa, among others.

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