A biography of the Buddha, featuring accounts of his previous lives, his birth and upbringing, and his enlightenment, and providing insights into the origins of Buddhist beliefs and practices.
Chronicles the life of Siddharta Gautama, known as the Buddha, and examines his own historical context and his place in the history of human spirituality.
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.
An introduction to the life of Buddha that focuses on his childhood in Nepal around 63 B.C., his great intelligence and empathy, his parents' dreams for his future, and his eventual search for enlightenment.
Chronicles the life of the Buddha, Indian philosopher Siddhartha Gautama, describing his childhood and youth as a prince, his spiritual awakening and journey, and his teachings.
An illustrated exploration of the life and teachings of Buddha that examines his experience and includes photographs of related works of art and individuals visiting sites he has seen as well as quotations from canonical texts.
Contains basic facts about Siddhartha Gautama, founder of Buddhism, from his birth to his death, written for elementary age students. Full color images, a glossary and index are included.
