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The White Lama - Volume 2 - Cover, inner side - by George Bess & Alejandro Jodorowsky (i.imgur.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I really enjoyed this series!

Altho it certainly had some fantasy elements, it also spoke to the Buddhist fandom I was on at the time, which got kicked off by Osamu Tezuka's brilliant Buddha series.

I also really appreciated how the one Buddhist temple was shown to be thoroughly corrupt, reminding us that even some wonderful teachings can be used by unscrupulous individuals for their own ends. Indeed, as I understand it, there's been some history of violence between different sects, not unlike as with Catholics & Protestants, etc. ("only our way is the true way")

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I appreciate how Jodo mixed fantasy, legends and reality with just the perfect ratio in The White Lama. This makes the story feel profound and yet spectacular.

even some wonderful teachings can be used by unscrupulous individuals for their own ends

Indeed! I generally distrust anyone claiming "only our way is the true way" no matter who it is.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I appreciate how Jodo mixed fantasy, legends and reality with just the perfect ratio in The White Lama. This makes the story feel profound and yet spectacular.

Excellent summary.
Well said. ^^