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Siddhartha: Anticipation Guide
What is wisdom? This is just one of 10 thought-provoking questions on this anticipation guide, created for Siddhartha. This would be a great activity for learners to do before jumping into discussion groups, ensuring that everyone has...
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Literature Study Guide: Siddhartha
Though this book report form is labeled Siddhartha, the multiple-page format would work for any novel you are reading in class. Complete with a reading schedule, a summary page, a list of generic literature response questions, and a list...
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Sentence Structure in Siddhartha: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences
While wisdom may not be communicated, knowledge of sentence structures certainly can. Teach young grammarians the power of syntax with a instructional activity that uses Herman Hesse's Siddhartha as a mentor text. Learners first rewrite...
Spark Notes
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Siddhartha Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Lost and Found: the Conservation of Borobudur
Students utilize their cooperative skills to reconstruct the Borobudur rescue effort. They consider the importance of this site for a variety of reasons - cultural, environmental, political, and religious. Students work together in...
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Buddhist Information and Education Network
Comprehensive overview of Buddhism aimed at believers, but highly recommended by many academic libraries.
PBS
Pbs: The Buddha
The online companion to a television documentary on the Buddha, which first aired on PBS stations in April 2010, is home to a variety of rich-media resources to complement any study of Buddhism and its founder. Find the complete program...
The British Museum
The British Museum: Ancient India: The Buddha
Richly illustrated life of the Buddha, told in a click-through storybook format with an embedded glossary. Includes an interactive tour of the stupa of Amaravati, an early Buddhist shrine, and a matching game designed to instruct players...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1946
Honored "for his inspired writings which, . . . exemplify the classical humanitarian ideals and high qualities of style," Hermann Hesse (1877-1962 CE) was the 1946 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Read about his contributions...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Buddha
Encyclopedia entry for Buddha, from a leading peer-reviewed work hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Buddhism
Wikipedia article about Buddhism addresses the essential questions about the religion and its traditions.
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Buddhist Studies: The Story of Buddha
An online presentation on the life of Buddha-his life and teachings-in a click-through storybook format.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Hermann Hesse
Biographical information on the German poet and novelist Herman Hesse (1877-1962).
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Hermann Hesse
Use this site to broaden your knowledge of Hermann Hesse. This site features links to biographical information and lesson plans and activities for specific works.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Siddhartha
The complete full-text of this literary work is available to download or read online in multiple digital formats.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Buddha
Boxed inset describes the Buddha's life story, his quest for religious enlightenment, and his life of preaching his doctrine.
PBS
Pbs: Living Edens: Thailand: Basics of Buddhism
Brief overviews of the life of the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, karma, and the cycle of rebirth.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Siddhartha
Herman Hesse's story about the journey of a man in India who is seeking to find spiritual enlightment is profiled in a comprehensive manner in this interesting site.
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The Story of Buddha: The Infant Buddha and His Mother
Illustration of the infant Buddha and his mother.
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Bookcover With Scenes From the Life of the Buddha
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.
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Model of a Stupa (Buddhist Shrine)
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.
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Reliquary (?) With Scenes From the Life of the Buddha
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.
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Illustrated Manuscript of the Lotus Sutra
Life of the Buddha told through a series of art objects. Accompanying essay clarifies episodes in the Buddha's life story.