Explores why people observe the festival today; Covers the special clothes, colours, food and songs; associated with it; Discusses other rituals connected to the celebration; Provides simple craft ideas; Full glossary and index; This new series takes major celebrations from the six main religions and looks at them in more detail. The books explore the history behind the celebration. These books aim to help children appreciate the range of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in th...
In 1937, a vision led the high lamas of Tibet to an old house in the mountains, with a turquoise roof. Here lived 2-year-old Lhamo Dhondrub, who would go on to become the 14th Dalai Lama. But how did this toddler grow into one of the world's most important religious figures? And why has he been forced into exile?The Dalai Lama looks at his extraordinary story, from his education by monks, deep in the Tibetan mountains, to how he became leader of Tibet aged just 15. The Chinese invasion of Tibet,...
The Buddha was born in India 2500 years ago. This book describes his life, who he was and what he did. It explains how he found the 'Middle Way', what he taught his followers, and about the holy books that contain his teaching. There is also information on Buddhist sacred places, festivals, and how the Buddha's work has lasted to the present day. This differentiated (simplified) text edition of "Great Religious Leaders: The Buddha and Buddhism" concentrates on how the Buddha's teaching influence...
Great Religious Leaders: Buddha and Buddhism (Great Religious Leaders)
by Kerena Marchant
The Buddha was born in India about 2,500 years ago. He spent many years trying to find out what caused people to suffer, and how to end suffering. Eventually he found the answers and became 'Enlightened'. For the rest of his life he travelled, preached and taught, giving rise to the religion that is now known as Buddhism. This book tells you about the life of the Buddha, who he was and what he did. It explains how he found 'the Middle Way', what he taught his followers, and about the holy books...
Age range 4 to 8 Lyrical text and luminous illustrations tell the story of Prince Siddhartha—from his time as a boy in the palace, to journeying in the world where he sees pain and suffering, to his meditation and enlightenment. A beautifully illustrated picture book about how Prince Siddhartha grows up to become the Buddha that teaches children (and the adults reading to them) about empathy, kindness, and finding peace in our lives.
The "I"s in Me (Bringing the Buddha's Teachings Into Practice, #4)
by Christine H Huynh
The Buddha in Me (Bringing the Buddha's Teachings Into Practice, #2)
by Christine H Huynh
Edexcel GCSE Rel Stud 15C Buddishm (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies)
Edexcel's own course for the new GCSE Religious Studies specification
Riposare è meglio! (Beginningmind - In Italian, #5)
by Ziji Rinpoche
Inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, in
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team
by Christina Soontornvat
Winner of the 2021 Kirkus Prize for Young People's Literature A 2021 Newbery Honor Book A 2021 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book A 2021 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist A 2021 Orbis Pictus Honor Book A unique account of the amazing Thai cave rescue told in a heart-racing, you-are-there style that blends suspense, science, and cultural insight. On June 23, 2018, twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach enter a cave in northern Thailand seeki...
Vannupatha Jataka (550 Jataka for Children, #2)
by Subhashini Sumanasekara and Dinesh Deckker
Provide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies. Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons. ‘Knowing Religion’ is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School....