Buddhist History & Culture
Buddhist Studies for Secondary Students
>>> Timelines of Buddhist History – Significant Events & Personalities in the Evolution of Buddhism.
>>> The Spread of Buddhism in Asia – The Geographical Spread of the Three Traditions in Asia
>>> The Buddhist Scriptures – Therawada / Mahayana Textes, including the Tibetan and Chinese
>>> Buddhist Schools & Lineages – The Three Schools, including the Chinese & Japanese Traditions
>>> Early Disciples of the Buddha – Pen Portraits of Some of the Eminent Disciples of the Buddha
>>> Profiles of Buddhist Figures – Historical Figures, Scholars / Teachers, Ancient & Modern Masters
>>> Buddhism and Women – In ancient India, Buddha’s attitude to women, Eminent Nuns
>>> FAQs on Buddhist Culture – Frequently Asked Question on Buddhist Culture
>>> Buddhist Festivals & Ceremonies – Festival and Celebratory Days, Personal Ceremonies
>>> Buddhist Art & Architecture – Buddha Image, Mandalas, Tangkas, Stupas, Monumental Architecture
>>> Buddhist Deities / Bodhisattvas – The Mahayana Deities, and the Chinese Buddhist Pantheon
>>> Buddhist Symbols / Iconography – Ritual Objects and various Buddhist symbols
>>> Statistics on Buddhists – Number of Adherents, Countries with Highest Proportional of Buddhist
>>> Selected Reading List – Suggested Reading to Facilitate Study of the History of Buddhism
>>> Buddhist Glossary / Dictionary – A Comprehensive Glossary of Buddhist Terms
