Buddha in Your Backpack - Everyday Buddhism for Teens

Informationen zum Autor Franz Metcalf teaches comparative religions at California State University in Los Angeles. Klappentext "Keeping it real," as they say, the next part of the book shows that Buddhism is not an escape from reality. It is an escape to reality and realty isn't always easy It talks about facing problems, both within oneself and with others. Again using the words of teens the author has interviewed, in includes advice and tips from teens already practicing Buddhism. Finally, the book tells how to go further along a Buddhist path, it reviews resources for learning more about Buddhism, including books, magazines and websites, and describes ways to meet other Buddhists and places to get in-person Buddhist guidance. Zusammenfassung A guide for navigating the teen years! Buddha in Your Backpack is for young people who want to learn more about Buddhism or for those who simply want to understand what’s going on inside themselves and in the world around them. Buddha in Your Backpack tells Buddha’s life story in a fashion teens will relate to! describing Buddha as a young rebel not satisfied with the answers of his elders. It then introduces Buddha’s core teachings with chapters like “All About Me” and “Been There! Why’d I Do That?” The author presents thoughtful and spiritual insights on school! dating! hanging out! jobs! and other issues of special interest to teens — inviting readers to look inside themselves for answers.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Metcalf, Franz Metcalf, Franz Aubrey Metcalf
• Con la collaborazione di: Song Yoon (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Ulysses Press USA
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 12 anni
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 08.11.2002
• EAN: 9781569753217
• ISBN: 978-1-56975-321-7
• Pagine: 160
• Categorie: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Saggi / saggi illustrati > Religione, filosofia, psicologia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Altre religioni; RELIGION / Buddhism / General, Buddhism, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / Buddhism, Educational: Religious studies: Buddhism