Buddha in Your Backpack by Franz Metcalf
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. This ispirational guide 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? ' Celebrated, bestselling author, Franz Metcalf, 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.Franz Metcalf earned his master's degree from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, and his doctorate from the University of Chicago, where he wrote a dissertation on the topic Why Do Americans Pursue Zen Buddhism? He is currently employed at the Forge Institute for Spirituality and Social Change, and lectures at California State University, Los Angeles. He also serves on the steering committee of the American Academy of Religion's person, culture, and religion group.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781569753217 |
| ISBN 10 | 1569753210 |
| Title | Buddha in Your Backpack |
| Author | Franz Metcalf |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ulysses Press |
| Year published | 2002-11-28 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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