Books with title Buddhism

The books are ideal preparation for GCSE religious studies long and short courses, as well as being an invaluable resource for non-examined courses at key stage 4.The key features within the book lead students through the content in an interesting and fulfilling way; 'Key Questions' ensure students know the direction of their learning* 'Key Word definitions' remove the ambiguity of subject specific words 'Weblinks' increase the scope and scale of their learning 'Perspectives' bring a sense of reality to the student and invoke discussion 'Test Yourself' provides instant feedback 'Tasks' and 'Assignments' require explanation, evaluation and provide exam preparation

Siddhartha and his spiritual quest, Buddhist art and its ancient temples, the power of meditation and the promise of mindfulness, Tibetan Lamas and the Tantric path to enlightenment, the gaining of wisdom - the many schools of Buddhist thought; the Buddhist tradition is as relevant to the modern world as it was over 2,000 years ago when Siddhartha gained enlightenment. John Snelling's authoritative guide journeys to the enigmatic heartland of the Buddhist world, its path illuminated by a beautiful set of pictures and drawings that capture the spirit of the Buddhist tradition.

Buddhism began in northern India about 2,500 years ago. Its founder was a royal prince named Siddhartha Gautauma who became known as the Buddha. He taught his followers how to overcome suffering, greed, and desire, and how to achieve "enlightenment." His teachings spread from India to Sri Lanka and then to other parts of Asia, where it has thrived down to the present day.