Buddhist Vihara

Who was the Buddha and what did he teach? Why do Buddhist monks wear saffron robes? What happens during a puja ceremony? The children in this book visit a vihara to help them find out about Buddhism and what it means to be a Buddhist.

From the people they talk to and the objects they are shown, the children build up a picture of what Buddhists believe and how they worship.

The book also includes a time-line showing the history of Buddhism and there are ideas for further activities.

This innovative new series uses the evidence found in places of worship to provide an insight into the beliefs and practices of the major world religions.