AuthorDamien Keown
NarratorWilf Merttens
Duration4h 44m
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, Religious Education
Key StageKS4
PublisherInhouse
VersionUnabridged
This Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contemporary dilemmas be faced from a Buddhist perspective? Words such as 'karma' and 'nirvana' have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? Damien Keown's book provides a lively, informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism.
The Usborne Books of World Religions
Author: Susan Meredith
Author Susan Meredith
Narrator Jan Boyd
Duration 3h 31m
This thought-provoking book examines in detail the beliefs, history and customs of all the major world religions, as well as taking a look at some less well-known faiths. The huge impact of religion on human affairs throughout history and some current religious issues are carefully and objectively discussed.
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Author: Sumbul Ali Karamali
Author Sumbul Ali Karamali
Narrator The Author
Duration 5h 16m
Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali offers her personal account, discussing the many and varied questions she fielded from curious friends and schoolmates while growing up in Southern California--from diet, to dress, to prayer and holidays and everything in between. She also provides an academically reliable introduction to Islam, addressing its inception,...
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