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What is Buddhism?

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"There are around 535 million Buddhists worldwide, making Buddhism the fourth largest religion in the world. In this volume, readers explore the rich tapestry of Buddhist history and cultural beliefs. Through vibrant photographs and accessible main text, the volume introduces key figures like Siddharta Gautama and celebrates important holidays such as the Vesak, which commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death. Key vocabulary words are woven throughout, encouraging understanding of core concepts and a broadening of readers' lexicon. Themes like diversity and unity are emphasized, aligning with social studies curriculum and allowing for readers to reflect on the role of Buddhism in a global context"-- Provided by publisher.

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Brazzos, Ernest. What is Buddhism?

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  • Date: 2026-09-11T20:21:20.715989+00:00
  • Agent: cbc
  • Status: c
  • Derived from: 24087071

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  • Date: 2026-09-11
  • Cataloger id: Unknown
  • Description level: http://id.loc.gov/ontologies/bibframe-2-6-0/
  • Description language: eng
  • Description authentication: pcc

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