A guide for navigating the teen years, Buddha in Your Backpack is for young people who want to learn more about Buddhism or for those who simply want to understand what’s going on inside themselves and in the world around them. Buddha in Your Backpack tells Buddha’s life story in a fashion teens will relate to, describing Buddha as a young rebel not satisfied with the answers of his elders. It then introduces Buddha’s core teachings with chapters like "All About Me" and "Been There, Why’d I Do That?" The author presents thoughtful and spiritual insights on school, dating, hanging out, jobs, and other issues of special interest to teens — inviting readers to look inside themselves for answers.
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PART ONE: Buddha and Buddhism Who Was the Buddha? What Is Buddhism? PART TWO: Everyday Buddhism Homelife School Issues Your Body The Opposite Sex and You Finding Yourself Big Qusetions PART THREE: Taking a Buddhist Path What Is the Path? Meditation How to Meditate Finding Your Own Path Practical Exercises Farther Down the Path APPENDIX Many Paths, Further Explorations Where the Quotes Come From
