Buddhist Festivals and Traditions
| AUTHOR | Shey, Sarah |
| PUBLISHER | Pebble Books (01/01/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
Each of the major Buddhist holidays and festivals includes special traditions and customs. On Vesak, some Buddhists honor Buddha's birthday by bathing Buddha statues and offering them food and flowers. Some traditions also decorate temples with lotus flowers made from paper, symbolizing awakening. Asalha Puja celebrates Buddha's first public teaching. In some Southeast Asian countries, Buddhist New Year is celebrated with joyful water fights to represent the cleansing of a fresh start. Clear text and vibrant photos help readers gain a greater understanding of these and other Buddhist traditions.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780756594657
ISBN-10:
0756594650
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
50
Product Dimensions:
7.10 x 0.30 x 9.20 inches
Weight:
0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Buddhism
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious
Grade Level:
Kindergarten
- 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
294.343
Library of Congress Control Number:
2024024945
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Each of the major Buddhist holidays and festivals includes special traditions and customs. On Vesak, some Buddhists honor Buddha's birthday by bathing Buddha statues and offering them food and flowers. Some traditions also decorate temples with lotus flowers made from paper, symbolizing awakening. Asalha Puja celebrates Buddha's first public teaching. In some Southeast Asian countries, Buddhist New Year is celebrated with joyful water fights to represent the cleansing of a fresh start. Clear text and vibrant photos help readers gain a greater understanding of these and other Buddhist traditions.
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