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1) Siddhartha
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In the novel, Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of his life-- the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace, and, finally, wisdom.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
This documentary tells the story of the Buddha's life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world's greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha's life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and...
3) Wesak
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble/Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"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"--Provided by the publisher.
6) Enlightened
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A fictionalized biography of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, better known as the Buddha, the progenitor of Buddhism"--
Author
Publisher
Bala Kids, an imprint of Shambhala Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"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"--
Author
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Influence is getting things done without coercion. It's strength without force-mindfulness in action. Master influencers walk lightly, talk softly and have no need of a big stick, yet collective success hinges on their words and deeds. Anyone can be a quiet influencer. Featuring twelve specific practices, twelve typical pitfalls and dozens of powerful stories and examples, The Art of Quiet Influence is a roadmap for the journey. Author Jocelyn Davis...
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