buddhism

"Offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, [the author] reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness"--Amazon.com.

A retelling of the story of Prince Siddartha Gotama, a young man who abandoned his family and comfortable life to embark on a lifelong search for enlightenment.

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.

Looks at Buddhism, its rituals, and its history of over 2,500 years. Follows a family as they visit a Buddhist temple and worship in their home shrine.