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Book Description  
Like Jesus's apostles...the main disciples of the historic Buddha were transformed by his awe-inspiring spiritual force! 

Synopsis  
Just as Jesus was surrounded by the 12 apostles, Buddha also had a retinue of followers. The remarkable spiritual achievements of these early disciples are thought to establish the relevance and power of the Buddha's teaching. In this inspiring book, 24 of the most distinguished disciples, including eight women, are brought to life in living portraits.