Here are some books that you may find useful during your studies. Search the Bennies catalogue Oliver for more, or browse the Non-fiction collection NFS.
Understanding Buddhism
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Living Buddhism
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Buddhism
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The religions book
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This clip explores Buddhism and its origin.
The Buddha's philosophy teaches us that our desires are at the root of our restlessness - and that calm can be achieved through willpower and spiritual exercise.
Have you ever wondered how Buddhism originated and where it has grown today? You are not alone. This YouTube video shows the incredible history of Buddhism. Discover where Buddhism came from and how it developed through the years.
With so much to learn about Buddhist history, it can be hard to know where to start! This video captures the history of SGI Nichiren Buddhism from Shakyamuni Buddha, or Siddhartha as he is sometimes known, to the SGI today.
Buddhist history and culture
Buddhism evolved from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who was born in the 5th century B.C.E. (some scholars have argued for the 4th century B.C.E.) in the Indian state of Kapilavastu, now part of Nepal. Born a prince, the young man who would become the Buddha renounced a life of wealth and power, according to Buddhist texts, to become a spiritual seeker.
The history of Buddhism began with the life of the Buddha in the 6th century BCE and continues to the present day. Buddhism encompasses an enormous diversity of practices and traditions, yet the basic teachings of the Buddha remain the clear light at the center of all.
Buddhism is a faith that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama—also known as “the Buddha”—more than 2,500 years ago in India. With an estimated 500 million to one billion followers, scholars consider Buddhism one of the major world religions.