
The Life of the Buddha
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The life story of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Shakyamuni Buddha (the Buddha), from the time of his birth until he entered Nirvana.
Top Cast
Madhav Sharma
Madhav Sharma
Old Buddha (voice)
Madhav Sharma
Old Buddha (voice)
Lyndam Gregory
Lyndam Gregory
Young Buddha (voice)
Lyndam Gregory
Young Buddha (voice)
Radhu Setna
Radhu Setna
Ananda (voice)
Radhu Setna
Ananda (voice)


Raad Rawi
Raad Rawi
King Suddhodana (voice)
Raad Rawi
King Suddhodana (voice)


Adjoa Andoh
Adjoa Andoh
Kisa Gotami (voice)
Adjoa Andoh
Kisa Gotami (voice)


Ian Puleston-Davies
Ian Puleston-Davies
Vashpa (voice)
Ian Puleston-Davies
Vashpa (voice)


Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Mara (voice)
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Mara (voice)
Dorien Thomas
Dorien Thomas
Kaundinya (voice)
Dorien Thomas
Kaundinya (voice)
Jude Akuwudike
Jude Akuwudike
Mahanaman (voice)
Jude Akuwudike
Mahanaman (voice)
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