The works of Franco Carrieri
Buddhist Wisdom is the home for two related works: a free online book and a musical. Both examine the Buddha's life, teaching, tradition and legacy, but each does so in a different form.
Choose whether you would like to read the book or listen to the musical.
Buddhist Wisdom
The Fact, Faith, Fable, Fiction and Fear-Based Teachings of the Pāli Canon
A free online book for readers willing to examine Buddhism carefully. It approaches the Pāli Canon with respect, but not blind acceptance, asking what can be tested, what must be taken on faith, and what may be later addition.
The Becoming of a Buddha
A 30-track musical by Franco Carrieri exploring the becoming of a Buddha in a contemporary context.
It draws on Buddhist themes while offering insights into wisdom, suffering, compassion and liberation.
Franco Carrieri is the author of the book Buddhist Wisdom and the creator of the musical The Becoming of a Buddha. The work combines Buddhist study, meditation practice, philosophical analysis, personal experience and critical reflection.