Buddhism comes from the teachings of the Buddha. He lived about 400 or 500 BCE. He taught Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path to happiness.
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- ZEN A basic introduction to Zen produced by Kodai-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan.
- Common American Misconceptions About Buddhism Examines misconceptions about reincarnation, prayer, paganism, and so forth.
- Basics of Buddhism A simple introduction to the religion and the basic tenets of Buddhists. From PBS.
- BuddhaNet's Kids' Page Includes coloring book, traditional story, and interactive games.
- A Collection of Buddhist Parables Provides stories designed to teach communicate values.
- Buddhist Tales Jataka stories of moral conduct and good behaviour.
- More Jataka Tales Written by Ellen C. Babbitt. First published in 1922.
- Ancient India - The British Museum 'The Buddha' tells the story of his life. It also focuses on the Great Stupa at Amaravati, a large Buddhist monument built in south-eastern India.
- Zen Stories to Tell Your Neighbors Explains what a Zen story is and includes more than two dozen of them.
- YoungBuddhist.Net A place for young people who are interested in Buddhism to meet friends and learn about this spiritual tradition.
- An Introduction to Buddhism Explores the history of Buddhism and its basic tenets.
- Siddhartha Gautama Account of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the person who became Buddha.
- Buddhist Tales and Other Tales Buddhist Jataka tales and a few others.
- Following the Buddha's Footsteps Provides an introduction to basic teachings.