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Today, Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion, with over 576 million followers worldwide. Buddhists follow traditions and spiritual beliefs that were taught by Guatama Buddha, a revered wise man. Guatama Buddha lived in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent more than 2,400 years ago. Although born into a royal family, he became concerned with the problem of suffering in the world and spent years studying a variety of religions and philosophies....

Gracefully blending scholarship and accessibility, Malcolm David Eckel's Buddhism provides a succinct, authoritative introduction to one of the world's great religious traditions. The text covers a wide range of subjects including Buddha's and bodhisattvas, Zen meditation, Tantric scriptures, pilgrimage, temples, and festivals and rites.

"You can squat like a frog or lounge like a cat-but if you want to sit like a buddha easy and free, there are seven key steps for taking your seat. Sit with Me invites kids of all ages to learn meditation through lyrical verse and playful illustrations, showing how everyone is capable of sitting still, taking a breath, and letting their mind rest. The book includes step-by-step instructions to show kids the correct posture and state of mind to best...

Built around the teachings of the Buddha, who lived in modern-day Nepal about 2,500 years ago, Buddhism is one of the world's largest and oldest spiritual traditions. In addition to its adherents in southern, central, and eastern Asia, today Buddhism has many followers in the Western world who seek through it a peaceful mind, freedom from expectations, and spiritual enlightenment. In this accessible text, the basic beliefs of Buddhism, including the...

"Each of the major Buddhist holidays and festivals includes special traditions and customs. On Vesak, some Buddhists honor Buddha's birthday by bathing Buddha statues and offering them food and flowers. Some traditions also decorate temples with lotus flowers made from paper, symbolizing awakening. Asalha Puja celebrates Buddha's first public teaching. In some Southeast Asian countries, Buddhist New Year is celebrated with joyful water fights to represent...

"Did you know that a temple is a building of worship for followers of Buddhism? Monks called bhikkhus lead worship in the temple. Find out more" -- Back cover.

"Growing up can be hard, with lots of big changes and confusing feelings--but practicing Buddhism can help turn that confusion into curiosity and excitement about the world and our place in it. Using easy-to-follow meditations for kids, interactive activities, and vivid retellings of classic Buddhist stories, Buddhism for Kids brings the Dharma, or Buddhist teachings, to kids. Buddhism for Kids makes the practice fun and interactive." -- Amazon.com....

"A children's story (ages 6-10) about Ashoka, the famed Indian emperor (c. 268 to 232 BCE), who began his rule with incredible violence and cruelty but later had a great transformation and became an important propagator of Buddhism. This telling will highlight the potential for transformation upon seeing the suffering caused by following one's own desires and discovering the joy in harnessing one's power and energy to benefit others"-- Provided by...