Buddhism, This Is Our Faith

By (author) Owen, Ruth
Short description/annotation:
This book introduces young readers to the key aspects of Buddhism and then shows how this faith is observed by children from several different cultures and countries. The accessible, lively text is supported by stunning photographs.
Description:
This book introduces children to the peaceful teachings of Buddhism. Young readers will learn about Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The book explains how Buddhists worship and meditate to help their minds stay quiet and focused, and how they follow the Eightfold Path, a guide for living wisely and kindly. Readers will visit a temple, learn about Buddhist monks and be introduced to the idea of reincarnation. They will also see how Buddhists celebrate special family occasions and the festival of Vesak when people decorate temples, light lanterns and share food to commemorate the birth of Buddha.
Biographical note:
Ruth Owen has written more than 400 children''s books. She writes on many subjects but her favourite topics are science and nature to research and make accessible for young readers.
Description for collection:
Each of these new titles from the My World Your World series introduces young readers to the key aspects of one faith and then shows how that faith is observed by children from several different cultures and countries. Readers will discover the core beliefs of each religion and they will learn how children like them worship, observe important rituals and enjoy the key celebrations of their faith. In each title, the accessible, lively text is supported by stunning photographs.
Short description/annotation for collection:
Each of these new titles from the My World Your World series introduces young readers to the key aspects of one faith and then shows how that faith is observed by children from several different cultures and countries. Each title is brought to life with stunning photographs and an accessible, lively text.