"Buddhism for Today" is part of a series of texts designed to fit the SCAA model syllabuses, which emphasise "learning about" and "learning from" religion. Each book consists of 29 two-page spreads with readable text that is highly illustrated and supported by activities. Each book has a one-page glossary and a one-page index. "Buddhism for Today" explores Buddhism through the three key concepts of the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha.

 

This book is part of a book series called Religion For Today .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Oxford University Press .

This book has the following chapters: THE BUDDHA; 1. Going for refuge; 2. Siddattha Gotama; 3. The four sights of suffering; 4. Siddattha searches for happiness; 5. The Enlightenment; 6. The Buddha teaches; 7. The Buddha dies; THE DHAMMA; 8. Three Marks of Life; 9. Coming to terms with suffering; 10. What am I?; 11. I want, I want, I want; 12. Simply let go; 13. The Noble Eightfold Path; 14. Right Understanding, Attitude and Speech; 15. Right Action, Livelihood and Effort; 16. Right Awareness; 17. Right Concentration; 18. Being reborn; 19. The Wheel of Life; THE SANGHA; 20. Monks and nuns; 21. Lay Buddhists; 22. Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism; 23. Tibetan And Zen Buddhism; 24. Buddhism spreads to the West; 25. The three baskets; 26. Buddhist practices; 27. Growing up as a Buddhist; 28. Accepting death; 29. Celebrating festivals