The life and legend of Gautama Buddha are captivating. Born as an Indian prince in the 6th century BC near modern Nepal, Siddhartha Gautama, as he was originally called, founded the belief in Buddhism. Just like spring, Gautama Buddha was full of prosperous life and energy. The biography Gautama Buddha: In Life and Legend by Betty Kelen provides information about the Buddha's life, and with these details, readers are able to make comparisons between him and the spring. Gautama Buddha and spring are comparable in many ways. During his quest for enlightenment, Buddha, “…made himself a cushion of grass and sat facing east in the lotus position, the primary yoga position of meditation” (Kelen 70). He swore to himself that he would not move from this position of perfect concentration until he achieved absolute wisdom. Some say he went for seven days without food or water. Only a person with a divine personality would be able to survive as Buddha did. After completing his intense meditation, Buddha was overwhelmed by a sense of unconditional knowledge...