Discusses how the celebration of Wesak, or Buddha Day, came about, what it signifies, and the ways in which it is celebrated today.

"Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honor Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--

Explores the concept that Buddha can be found everywhere, from a warm summer monsoon to the soft winter snow, in the home and in nature, and in the hearts of all.

The story of how the prince Siddhartha eventually became the Buddha.

"In this charming tale for kids, the classic life story of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, is told along beautiful illustrations. The book goes through his childhood to his enlightenment, chronicling the ups and downs he faced along the way"--

Follow the teachings of a man called Siddhartha Gautama, who lived in India about 2,500 years ago. Includes some of the many stories about the Buddha's life.

An introduction to the life of the Indian Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who founded Buddhism in about 531 B.C. and became known as Buddha.

Story of life and philosophies of Gautama Buddha for children.