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| Buddhism Fundamentals |
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| Get the basics of Buddhism at this site. A section on the fundamentals of Buddhism includes the life of Buddha, rebirth, three universal characteristics, becoming a Buddhist, and Buddhist observances. A section on Buddhas and Bodhisattvas discusses different Buddhas. Learn about Sutras, including The Heart Sutra of Perfect Wisdom. A section of interesting topics has descriptions of the Dharma Realm and common Buddhist misconceptions. Links include getting to know Buddhism and information on dharma and nirvana. |
| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~alankhoo/Buddhism.htm |
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| An Introduction to Buddhism |
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| Dr. C. George Boeree of Shippensburg University writes an easy to understand biography of the Buddha, the spread of Buddhism, and the basic principles of the religion. A map of the Buddha's world during his lifetime is particularly useful. He explains the three original schools of Buddhism as the religion spread throughout Asia, and narrates the way in which it first came to the west in the nineteenth century. Included are hymns and prayers, mediations, explanation of Buddhist morality, a glossary, and links to suggested reading. |
| Topic: Buddhism; Buddhism--History |
| URL: http://www.ship.edu/%7Ecgboeree/buddhaintro.html |
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| Gateway to Buddhism |
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| Here is a multi-award-winning, comprehensive Buddhist resource provided by BuddhaNet. Find out about the principles of Buddhism, meditation, one monk's dreams, the life of Buddha, and women in Buddhism. This excellent, non-sectarian site includes features such as an on-line magazine, audio clips of Buddhist chanting and meditation instructions; meditation techniques; information about Buddhist teachings, art, history and culture; e-books; events; and web links. Buddhist studies includes materials designed for elementary and secondary students. Don't miss the photo documentaries in the on-line magazine. This site can be searched by keyword.
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| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://www.buddhanet.net/ |
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| Buddhism: Buddhist History |
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| This online resource Web site provides information on religion and spiritual beliefs. Here you can learn about Buddhism, Buddhist history, and how Buddhism has spread throughout the world. Buddhism originated in India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Topics that you will be able to read include: Who is Buddha, The Three Main Branches of Buddhism, Buddhism after Buddha, Buddhism's Relation to Other Faiths, Buddhism in the Modern World, Vegetarianism, and Origins of Buddhism. |
| Topic: Buddhism; Buddhism--History |
| URL: http://www.important.ca/buddhism.html |
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| Brief History of Buddhism |
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| This web page tells the story of the history of Buddhism. According to the web site, the origin of the Buddhist tradition can be traced back to the year 563 B.C. and the birth of Siddhartha Gautama. Follow his story as he tries to reach the path of Enlightenment and learn about the Buddhist religion while you're at it. |
| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/vb/History.HTM |
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| History of Buddhism |
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| This two-page essay provides a "Glimpse At The History Of Buddhism". Buddhism is a religion that began over 2500 years ago in India. A young man named Siddhartha Gautama found life to contain much suffering and began his search for peace and a way to overcome this suffering. What he learned, he shared with the world. You can read more about Buddhism in India, Tibet, and other parts of the world by reading this informative article. |
| Topic: Buddha; Buddhism; Buddhism--History |
| URL: http://www.nalandabodhi.org/history_of_buddhism.html |
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| History of Buddhism |
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| This history of Buddhism is described on this Web site in several different categories: The Buddha, Disciples, Sangha and Dhamma, and General. Learn about Buddha's birth and the story of his life. You can read about the Eightfold Path and the way to end suffering. The history of Buddhism articles are divided into three parts: Early History, The Mauryan Period, and Post Mauryan Period. These are in depth articles for students that are interested in the complexity of the history of Buddhism. |
| Topic: Buddha; Buddhism; Buddhism--History |
| URL: http://hinduwebsite.com/buddhism/history_of_buddhism.asp |
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| History of Buddhism |
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| "Buddhism is a religion which is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama." Gautama was a prince from India. This short article offers an excellent introduction to the history behind Buddhism. You will learn more about the young prince Gautama, who lived over two thousand years ago. He gave up his worldly goods in order to achieve peace, and what he learned changed his life forever. His teachings have also changed the lives of many people. |
| Topic: Buddha; Buddhism; Buddhism--History |
| URL: http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/buddhism/history.html |
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| The History, Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism |
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| If you want to learn about the history of Buddhism, you have to start with learning about the life of Buddha. Who was he and what did he do? The articles on this site introduce you to Siddhartha Gautama and Early Buddhism. You will read about Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhism in Japan, Zen, and Modern Buddhism. Wonderful, colored maps illustrate how Buddhism spread throughout Asian and beyond all the way through history. Then you can read more about the philosophy and practice of Buddhism. |
| Topic: Buddha; Buddhism; Buddhism--History |
| URL: http://www.acay.com.au/~silkroad/buddha/buddhism_history1.htm |
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| Dharma the Cat |
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| Are you interested in learning a little bit about Buddhism from Dharma the Cat? Here you will read, "Dharma The Cat offers Eastern Philosophy, Buddhism, Spiritual Development, personal stories, articles and anecdotes about coping with life, and lots of Humour -- of the thoughtful kind!" Here you will find a terrific selection of cartoons and humor as well as tools for coping with life. Learn all about Buddhism through the articles presented here. This is a great resource for learning about Buddhism.
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| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://www.dharmathecat.com/ |
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| Buddhist History |
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| The Buddhist faith is based on the life and teachings of Siddartha Gautama, who was born in India. Currently, Buddhism is a central religion in India, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet. There are over 300 million Buddhists in the world. The short story of Buddha and how Buddhism began is presented on this site by The Matsushita Center for Electronic Learning (MCEL) at Pacific University. It is part of a Web site called "Buddhism in Japan". |
| Topic: Buddhism; Buddhism--History |
| URL: http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/cgono/siddhartha.html |
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| Access to Insight |
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| Here is a comprehensive resource on Theravada Buddhism, generally recognized as the oldest identifiable form of Buddhism. This scholarly site features easily accessible Buddhist and Pali sacred texts, study guides on selected topics, a large text archive, articles, history and other information on Theravada Buddhism. It also offers a site map, subject index, a glossary of Pali and Buddhist terms, frequently asked questions, and basic instructions for meditation and breathing exercises. Advice for "getting started" will help the visitor navigate this site. |
| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/index.html |
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| The Buddhist Society |
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| Come to this web site to learn more about the Buddhist Society of Great Britain. At this web site, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Buddhism as well as the missions and programs of the society. Here you will read, "A lay organization, it is now the oldest Buddhist institution in the country. From its inception it has not been attached to any one school of Buddhism, remaining non- sectarian in character and open in principle to the teachings of all schools." Learn more about the society at this web site. |
| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://www.thebuddhistsociety.org/ |
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| Dhammakaya Buddhist Meditation Institute |
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| This web site is about "a community of 75-100 monks and 30-50 novices studying Dhammakaya Meditation, Buddhist Dhamma and Pali Language under the tutelage of Chao Khun Phra Bhavana Visutthikhun, one of the most advanced meditation teachers in Thailand." Come to this web site to learn more about Buddhism, meditation, the monks and monastic life. Come here to learn facts and find pictures of the monastery. See images of Buddhism here. At this web site you can read old newsletters and learn more about Buddhist holidays. Learn more here. |
| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://www.concentration.org/homepage.htm |
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| Buddhist Studies: Basic Teachings |
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| A great resource for information on Buddhism is right here at your fingertips! You can research topics such as: Fundamentals of Buddhism, Buddhism in a Nutshell, The Four Noble Truths, The Life of the Buddha, The Buddha and His Message, Handbook for Mankind, Buddhism as an Education, and much more. Over seventeen topics are included here for you to read. There are even Buddhist stories you can access by clicking onto: Buddhist Tales for Young and Old. |
| Topic: Buddha; Buddhism; Buddhism--History |
| URL: http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/teachings.htm |
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| Buddism |
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| Here you will find an encyclopedia entry on Buddhism from the World Almanac for Kids. Did you know that Buddhism was founded in northeastern India? Today Buddhism has been divided into two main branches: Theravada, the Way of the Elders, and Mahayana, the Great Vehicle. Buddha left no written body of information. The religion was based on oral tradition and has developed over many years. This religion is based on four noble truths. Come learn more about Buddhism at this web site. |
| Topic: Buddhism; Religions |
| URL: http://worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/religion/buddism.html |
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| Jainism |
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| Uncover the many uncertainties of Jainism and its parallel to Buddhism. Both religions were created as a protest against Hinduism. You will learn about the life story of Mahavira, the similarities and differences between Jainism and Buddhism, the two sectors, the central principal of Jivadaya, the order of nuns and monks, Kiavalya, and Jainism's contribution to Hinduism. A great deal of information is provided on the religion. There are also many detailed photographs and links many related topics.
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| Topic: Buddhism; Hinduism; Religions |
| URL: http://www.hindubooks.org/sudheer_birodkar/hindu_history/jainism.html |
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| Before Buddha's Birth |
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| Before Buddhism there was a religion called Brahmanism, and with this web site you can discover both of these religions. You will find information on the Brahmin religion and its beliefs, as well as what happed to the religion after the birth of Buddha and the advent of the Buddhist religion. There are also quite a few links you can follow if you would like more information on either of these religions and their practices. |
| Topic: Brahmanism; Buddha; Buddhism |
| URL: http://www.bcc.ca/buddhism/budd1.html |
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| Kids Online: Thailand |
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| Read about the country of Thailand from a girl from Texas whose parents were both born in Southeast Asia, her mother in Thailand and her father in Laos. This is a short report, but it talks about the weather, the people, the sports, the culture and the holidays that Thailand celebrates. There is also information about Buddhism, the major religion in the country, as well as a little glimpse of the climate there. Also included with this report is a world map, a picture of Thailand's flag and an audio clip of the Thailand national anthem. |
| Topic: Buddhism; Flags; Thailand |
| URL: http://www.kids-online.net/world/thailand.html |
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| A Children's Guide to the Buddha's Art of Healing |
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| This web site was created by a 5th grade class to act as a children's guide for an exhibit of paintings from Tibet. The exhibit traveled for over a year to museums in America and other countries. The most information on the site comes from the section "The Art of the Healing Budda." Several stories and explanations of Buddhist traditions are told through pictures, stories, and interactive diagrams. If you have some trouble with the terms used, see the "Words You Should Know" section. |
| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/tibet/tibet.htm |
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| Buddhist Masters and Their Organisations: Thich Nhat Hanh |
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| Thich Nhat Hanh is one of most well-known and respected Buddhists in the world today. Learn about this Vietnamese monk and his organization, The Community of Mindful Living. This community contains all four membership categories of the original Buddhist community: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen. Read a biography of this man who Martin Luther King, Jr. nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. Learn about Plum Village, Thich Nhat Hahn's meditation community in the south of France. |
| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://www.buddhanet.net/masters/thich.htm |
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| Religion and Ethics: Religions |
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| Answers to questions about religions of the world can sometimes be difficult to find. Your parents or friends may not understand all the different world religions. The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) has created this web site, which explains 16 major world religions. A few of the religions featured are Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism. Atheism is also covered. There's a multi-faith calendar, where you'll find holy days and festivals, an Islamic prayer calculator, and an interactive tool called Civilisations, where you can explore "the rise and fall of great empires and ideas over 5000 years." |
| Topic: Buddhism; Christianity; Islam; Judaism; Religions |
| URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/ |
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| Thailand, Jewel of the Orient |
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| This site is a companion piece to the PBS Program called "Thailand, a Jewel of the Orient," which is a part of the Living Edens series that takes viewers to isolated, undisturbed corners of the globe so pure they remind us of how the ancient world once was. You will find a lesson about the basics of Buddhism, information about the interesting and beautiful wildlife that can be found in Thailand and travel information for people who want to go on the same adventure themselves. There's also a history of Thailand, links to other sites of interest and a touching memorial to some of the crew who died in a plane crash while making the film |
| Topic: Buddhism; Thailand; Travel; Wildlife; Wildlife watching |
| URL: http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/ |
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| Atheism |
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| Are you interested in learning about the belief of atheism? If so, then visit this web site which provides a great deal of interesting information about atheism. According to the author there are many different types of atheism. Learn about them, and their origins, at this web site. There are some interesting and unique ideas presented here. There are links to learn more about devas from Hinduism and Buddhism, scientists' views on religion, and such related terms as agnosticism, gods, miracles, and theism. There are also links to other web sites and on line texts with information about atheism. |
| Topic: Atheism; Buddhism; Christianity; God; Gods and goddesses; Hinduism; Judaism |
| URL: http://skepdic.com/atheism.html |
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| Ancient India |
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| This web site designed by The British Museum will take you on a journey through ancient India. Discover the man who would be called The Buddha, and who would lead many thousands of people to Buddhism. Travel the terrain of India and learn its geography, or explore some Indian writings. Each section contains a story, pictures, and an interactive image to explore the story more deeply. There are hyperlinked words that will lead you to a glossary, and each section ends with a challenge. Will you accept? |
| Topic: Buddhism |
| URL: http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/ |