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Buddhism (Eyewitness Books)
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by Philip Wilkinson and Peggy Morgan
Sales Rank: 79614
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List Price: $15.99
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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 64 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st edition September 2003
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0789498332
ISBN-13: 978-0789498335
Product Dimensions:
11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
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Gr. 5-8. Like other books in the Eyewitness series, this introduction to Buddhism presents a series of topics on double-page spreads, each with a paragraph of text and many excellent color photographs, accompanied by lengthy captions in small type. 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 such as birth, marriage, and death as practiced in different Buddhist communities worldwide. Still, the book provides a visually appealing introduction to Buddhism and is a good source of photos of Buddhist sites, art, and artifacts. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Description
This remarkable book explores the history and practice of Buddhism, beginning with the life of Buddha and continuing to the spread of Buddhism from Asia to the Western world. Beautiful photographs show the rituals, artifacts, and architecture that are important to the Buddhist tradition.
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