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Author:

Buckey, A. W., author.

Title:

Understanding Buddhism / by A.W. Buckley ; content consultant, Constance Kassor.

Publisher:

Essential Libraryan imprint of Abdo Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

112 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 25 cm

Subject:

Buddhism--History--History--Juvenile literature.
Buddhism and culture--Juvenile literature.
Religions--Juvenile literature.
Faith--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Kassor, Constance (Professor of religious studies), contributor.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.

Contents:

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.

Summary:

"Understanding Buddhism covers the history of Buddhism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about monks and nuns, the branches of Buddhism, and important rituals. This title also discusses misunderstandings about Buddhism and the challenges some women have faced in the religion."-- provided by publisher.

Series:

Understanding world religions and beliefs

ISBN:

9781532114236
1532114230

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1029570732

Locations:

YTPG232 -- Clinton Public Library (Clinton)

CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)