buddhism

Rich illustrations fill this chronicle of Buddha's life, describing his pampered early years, his path to enlightenment, and his teachings.

Explains the origins, development, beliefs, festivals, and ceremonies of various world faiths and where they are practiced, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions of Australian aborigines and Native Americans.

Text and accompanying photographs present the story of Buddhism's origins and growth through the centuries, discussing its basic philosophy and the evolution of the three major schools of Buddhist thought.

Sixteen-year-old Alexander Cold accompanies his grandmother, a writer for a geography magazine, to the remote Forbidden Kingdom in the Himalayas to help locate a sacred statue of a golden dragon before it is stolen by a greedy outsider.

Describes the history of Buddhism in America; its beliefs and practices; its impact on American culture, social issues, and politics; and important American Buddhist figures and events.

While on a school field trip in Vietnam, a young boy climbs a mountain without finding the Buddhist hermit he is expecting to see, but later realizes that he has found much more.

Describes the history, teachings, traditions, and festivals of Buddhism, and includes activities and a note for parents and teachers.

A collection of traditional Buddhist tales for children which focus on true understanding of one's self and others.

Taneesha must learn to make peace with herself and others after she is teased because of her choice of friends and her Buddhist religion.

A small boy who was left at the gates of a Buddhist Temple is adopted by the monks who live there.