buddhism

A concise, illustrated introduction explaining the Buddhist way of life and world view.

Tells the life story of the fourteenth Dalai Lama, from his peasant childhood to his later years in exile, including his influence on the world at large at the end of the twentieth century.

Examines the Buddhist faith and its principal beliefs; and contains a collection of prayers along with explanations of their meanings and how they are used.

Describes the history, beliefs, practices, festivals, and sacred places of Buddhism, and includes a glossary.

Yuranan, a fourteen-year-old boy living in Thailand, explains what it means to follow the religion of Buddhism, discussing the origins, history, holy places, beliefs, and practices of the faith.

An introduction to Buddhism which focuses on Gautama Buddha and on holy sites of the religion.

Explains the origins, evolution, teachings, and celebrations of the Buddhist religion.

Examines the life, teachings, and followers of Gautama Buddha.