buddhism

This book describes the origins and history of Buddhism, and sheds light on some of this religion's most important beliefs, practices, and rituals.

Collects poetry that reminds the reader to be mindful and aware of themselves and their surroundings.

An illustrated introduction to Buddhism, the teachings of Buddha, and the eight auspicious symbols of the path to enlightenment.

A brief illustrated biography of Buddha, that explores his early life as Prince Siddhartha, his spiritual journey through meditation, and his teachings.

Siddhartha undergoes a series of experiences in ancient India on a quest for the ultimate answer to the enigma of humanity's role in the world, and emerges in a state of peace and wisdom.

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

When Marie Mutsuki Mockett journeyed to her family's Buddhist temple in 2012, radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster prohibited her from moving her grandfather's bones. As Japan grieved for the thousands killed and wounded in the earthquake and tsunami, Mockett tried to come to terms with her own overwhelming grief. Guided by Zen priests she sought consolation in rituals that disturbed, haunted, and finally uplifted her.

Offers a brief introduction to Buddhism, providing information on the religion's beliefs, traditions, key figures, and history.

A typeset facsimile of Jack Kerouac's personal book about Buddhism that began as reading notes for his friend Allen Ginsberg, but soon evolved into a work of nonfiction containing poems, haiku, prayers, journal entries, meditations, fragments of letters, ideas about writing, overheard conversations, sketches, blues, and more.