buddhism

Forced into exile in India after Tibet's attempted revolt against occupying Chinese forces, the Dalai Lama launched a nonviolent campaign against the occupation that earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He remains an icon of peace.

A biography of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, examining his position as the founder of Buddhism, as well as his emphasis on compassion and the lifestyle of the Middle Way.

Profiles twelve major religions of the world including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Taoism, Judaism, Confucianism, Bah?'?, Shinto, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism, discussing how they differ and how they intersect.

Examines a variety of topics surrounding the practice of Buddhism. Topics range from core concepts and teachings to eating meat and meditating.

Explores the history of Buddhism, including the beliefs, practices, festivals, and more.

"[A] . . . book for everyone . . . interested in mindfulness--a . . . clear, step-by-step explanation of the Buddha's original teachings on the subject, . . . from a secular, non-Buddhist perspective"--OCLC.

Built around the teachings of the Buddha, who lived in modern-day Nepal about 2,500 years ago, Buddhism is one of the world's largest and oldest spiritual traditions. In addition to its adherents in southern, central, and eastern Asia, today Buddhism has many followers in the Western world who seek through it a peaceful mind, freedom from expectations, and spiritual enlightenment. In this accessible text, the basic beliefs of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, are presented.

Looks at Buddhism through the perspectives of history, geography, civics, and economics.

Justin spends time with Jinsen, the unusual and artistic new student whom the school bullies torment and call Buddha Boy, and ends up making choices that impact Jinsen, himself, and the entire school.

Provides information about six Buddhist principles and paths, offers meditations designed to help readers become more mindful and relaxed, and includes parables about self-discovery.