"Buddhism" by Helen Cothran provides an insightful overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of Buddhism, one of the world's major religions. The book explores the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and the evolution of Buddhist thought and practice from its origins in ancient India to its global presence today. It highlights key concepts such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, emphasizing meditation and mindfulness as central elements of Buddhist life. The text aims to educate readers about Buddhism's profound influence on culture, ethics, and spirituality, offering a comprehensive introduction for both newcomers and those seeking to deepen their understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Religions And Religious Movements .

This book is aimed at children at US 10th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 15-17 years.

There are 240 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2005 by Cengage Gale .