Understanding Buddhism /by A. W. Buckey.

Buckey, A. W.,

Understanding Buddhism /by A. W. Buckey. - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2019. - 1 online resource : color illustrations. - Understanding world religions and beliefs .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Happy birthday Buddha! -- The Buddha -- The Dharma: beliefs and practices -- The Wheel of Dharma: changes and spread -- The Sangha -- The Sangha and the community -- Buddhism and the west -- Challenges -- Buddhism worldwide.

This book covers the history of Buddhism and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about monks and nuns, the branches of Buddhism, and important rituals. It also discusses misunderstandings about Buddhism and the challenges some women have faced in the religion. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.



9781532154065 9781532153136

2019724445


Buddhism--Juvenile literature.
Buddhism and culture--Juvenile literature.
Buddhism--Customs and practices--Juvenile literature.


Electronic Books.

BQ4032 / .U534 2019