Summary:
Issues of Buddhism provides a wealth of material to satisfy the requirements of courses offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority from Intermediate to Higher in Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, and in accordance with the latest review of National Qualifications. As part of an 'issues-based' series, Issues of Buddhism includes the following topics
· What is a World Religion?
· A brief history of Buddhism
· Buddhismin the 21st Century
· Buddhism’s central beliefs
· The Human Condition: Buddhism’s response
· The Goals: what Buddhists are aiming for
· The Means: How Buddhists go about achieving the goals
· Revision and Assessment sections

Also available: Isues of Christianity: 0340 88670 6
Further titles planned in the series cover other major world religions

• Exactly matched to newest syllabus arrangements
• Author is Scottish 'Inspirational Teacher of the Year'
• Lively and humorous text and cartoons to engage students

Table of Contents:
· What is a World Religion?
· A brief history of Buddhism
· Buddhismin the 21st Century
· Buddhism’s central beliefs
· The Human Condition: Buddhism’s response
· The Goals: what Buddhists are aiming for
· The Means: How Buddhists go about achieving the goals
· Revision and Assessment sections

About the Author(s):
Joe Walker is PT of Religious Studies at Liberton High, Edinburgh and an SQA examiner, he has written several successful books for Hodder.

Readership:
Students and teachers