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1) Buddhism
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
After discussing the beginning of the Buddhist faith in fifth-century India, Wilkinson looks at different forms of Buddhism in Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan and at Buddhist teachings, practices, temples, festivals, and culture. The highly visual approach lends itself well to introducing subjects such as Buddhist symbols, but it is much less effective in presenting broad topics such as "The Cycle of Life," which deals with ceremonies marking passages...
2) Wesak
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Wesak is about celebrating the Buddha. I is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples. Then, they honor the Buddha by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Discover how people around the world celebrate this festive holiday.