Buddha in Your Backpack

Download or read book Buddha in Your Backpack written by Franz Metcalf and published by ReadHowYouWant. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.