buddhism

Presents the life and accomplishments of the son of a king who gave up a life of wealth to seek spiritual enlightenment and found it in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

Noah Levine is a Buddhist teacher, counselor, and writer who has been practicing Buddhist meditation since 1988.

The story of Buddhism's origins and its development into three major schools of thought--and presents the particular beliefs and practicesof those schools of Buddhism that still flourish today.

Provides information about the history of Tibet and the life of its spiritual leader, the fourteenth Dalai Lama, and includes an interview with the Dalai Lama, as well as an overview of the Tibetan form of Buddhism.

Chronicles the development and spread of Buddhism throughout the world, tracing the religion's history from its origins to the early twenty-first century, and includes comments from religious leaders, a look at holy sites, and information on Buddhist celebrations, as well as maps and photographs.

Photographs and personal writings profile the life of the fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso.

Describes the origin and beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism and the life of the Dalai Lama who was forced into exile after the Chinese invaded Tibet.

An introduction to Buddhism that provides current facts, personal stories, and key debates related to the religion.

Presents an introduction to Hinduism, and other Eastern religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, including information on their history, significant events, beliefs, traditions, festivals, and how they are celebrated today.