A Collection of Buddhist Parables
Provides stories designed to teach communicate values.
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Clubs/buddhism/story/index.htmlAn Introduction to Buddhism
Explores the history of Buddhism and its basic tenets.
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/buddhaintro.html
Basics of Buddhism
A simple introduction to the religion and the basic tenets of Buddhists. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm
BodhiTree
Education resources for students and their teachers, with electronic books to view online.
http://bodhitree.netfirms.com/
Buddha and Buddhism
Read about the origin, growth, and teachings of Buddhism.
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/religion/buddism.html
Buddha Mind
Information on Buddhist meditation, symbols, and lifestyle.
http://www.abm.ndirect.co.uk/
BuddhaNet's Kids' Page
Includes coloring book, traditional story, and interactive games.
http://www.buddhanet.net/mag_kids.htm
Buddhism for Kids
Collection of stories about the faith.
http://www.gakkaionline.net/kids/
Buddhist Tales
Jataka stories of moral conduct and good behaviour.
http://www.buddhanet.net/bt_conts.htm
Common American Misconceptions About Buddhism
Examines misconceptions about reincarnation, prayer, paganism, and so forth.
http://www.livingdharma.org/Misconceptions.html
Dharma for Kids
Learn about Buddha's life, Buddhist practices, beliefs, festivals, and the Buddhist community.
http://www.dharmaforkids.com/
Electronic Passport: Siddhartha Gautama
A very basic description of Buddha.
http://www.mrdowling.com/612-siddhartha.html
Following the Buddha's Footsteps
Provides an introduction to basic teachings.
http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/Buddhism/footsteps.htm
Jataka Stories
Offers a different story for children each month.
http://newyorkbuddhist.org/jataka_stories/
Jataka Stories: Buddhist Tales For The Young And Old
Selection of Buddhist parables and fables.
http://watthai.net/talon/jataka/jataka.htm
More Jataka Tales
Written by Ellen C. Babbitt. First published in 1922.
http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php3?author=babbitt&book=morejataka&story=_contents
Online Buddhist Center
Provides activities for families, children, and individuals. Includes Buddhist games, activities, studies, and lessons.
http://www.idsl.net/heather/onlinebuddhistcenter/
Questions and Answers on Buddhism
Answers to common questions about Buddhism.
http://www.saigon.com/~anson/ebud/ebdha001.htm
Siddhartha Gautama
Account of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the person who became Buddha.
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/siddhartha.html
Soka Gakkai for the Kids
Boys and girls group information along with news stories, online games, and puzzles.
http://www.sgi-usa.net/thesgiusa/kids/
Trusting In Mind: A Modern Translation of the Faith Mind Sutra
One of the most important of the Zen writings, this document summarizes the essence of Zen.
http://www.kwanumzen.com/primarypoint/v16n1-1998-winter-gmzm-trustinginmind.html
YoungBuddhist.Net
A place for young people who are interested in Buddhism to meet friends and learn about this spiritual tradition.
http://youngbuddhist.net/
ZEN
A basic introduction to Zen produced by Kodai-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan.
http://www.do-not-zzz.com/
Zen Stories to Tell Your Neighbors
Explains what a Zen story is and includes more than two dozen of them.
http://www.rider.edu/users/suler/zenstory/zenstory.html
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