Reading the New Testament at 12 years young was stunningly perfect. My world transformed from this person with a body which is separate from everything to realizing an interplay between thought, body and consciousness which is interconnected with everything.
The documentary linked in this post details the path taken by Jesus in the years not referenced in the Bible through other gospels. Along with that, there are other writings referenced where Jesus was in temples studying by a guru. It's even postulated that it's known where he is buried. What's more, as the story is listened to, there are many vantage points of deep introspection presented.