"Buddha Boy" by Spencer Murphy tells the story of a young boy named Jiwon, who is ostracized at school for his unconventional beliefs and practices, which include meditation and a deep understanding of Zen principles. As he faces bullying and isolation, he finds solace in his dedication to mindfulness and spirituality. His journey is challenged by external pressures, but he ultimately discovers the power of self-acceptance and the importance of kindness. Through his experiences, Jiwon learns to navigate the complexities of adolescence while imparting wisdom to those around him, highlighting the transformative nature of inner peace and compassion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.

This book 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 2004 by Full Cast Audio(NY) .