The Monkey King is born from a rock on top of Spring Mountain, and leads the other monkeys of the island to a great treasure. However, the Monkey King's conceit soon gets the better of him, and in his quest for eternal life he angers the gods of Heaven, so much as to call himself "Emperor of Heaven.".
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.
Explains the tenets of Buddhism to teens, describes the Buddha's life, provides Buddhist advice on family issues, school, sex, friendships, and ethics, and includes meditation practice exercises.
Presents volume three of a fourteen-volume series on World Religions exploring the origin and development of Buddhism and discusses their beliefs and practices, the growth of Buddhism in America and other countries, their rituals and ceremonies, sacred sites, and more.
Introduces the main religious festivals of Buddhism, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.
A visual overview of Buddhist history and practices featuring more than 180 color photos and illustrations of ancient Buddhist art, sculpture, and architecture as well as modern followers of the faith.
