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	Buddhist Tales A collection of Buddhist tales from countries including India, China, Japan and Tibet. All of the tales in this anthology can be enjoyed at face value as exciting and dramatic adventures, with Zen anecdotes dividing the longer stories. The tales also offer ways of exploring such concepts as generosity, compassion and life after death, as well as reminding us of the limits of the ego and the value of a down-to-earth sense of humour. Beautifully illustrated, Buddhist Tales will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good story. Publisher: Barefoot Books Retold by: Sherab Chodzin Illustrator: Marie Cameron ISBN: 1841480096 Published: 1999 Paperback: 80 pages, 264 x 216 mm Price: £8.99


	Buddhism - Eyewitness Guide Click picture to look inside Explore the teachings and traditions of this ancient religion. Why do some Buddhists shave their heads? What is the diamond thunderbolt? What does 'kamma' mean to Buddhists? What happens during a typical Buddhist funeral ceremony? Discover the fascinating history of this influential religion, and see how Buddhist teachings and practises have spread from India to Sri Lanka to China and beyond, and how they have impacted on the Western world. Explore the origins of the two main Buddhist traditions - Theravada and Mahayana - and find out the key differences between them. See what part the Dalai Lama plays in Tibetan Buddhism, and why Buddhism has become so popular in the West today. Discover what Buddhists believe about the afterlife, and examine sumptuous examples of Buddhist-inspired art and architecture. From monasteries and temples to Buddhist devotions and rites, this book reveals the remarkable story of Buddhism. Beautiful artefacts, manuscripts, and photographs combine to tell the story of Buddha and his followers, and their influence around the world - providing a revealing account of Buddhism. - See Buddha statues from many different countries - golden temples and shrines, Tibetan wall hangings, a sand mandala being made, the Dalai Lama's palace - Learn about many different strands of Buddhism - who Siddhata Gotama was, what 'nibbana' means to Buddhists, what the Wheel of Life is, what the lotus flower symbolizes - Discover what the Four Noble Truths are, what happens during the Hana Matsuri festival, how Tibetan prayer wheels are used, what life is like for Buddhist monks Suitable for children: 8 years and over Publisher: Dorling Kindersley ISBN: 0751369691 Published: 2003 Hardback: 64 pages Price: £9.99

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