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Ema poolt inglise ja isa poolt India paritolu Karim on Londoni aarelinnas elav teismeline, kes januneb seikluste ja seksi jarele. Rahuliku pereelu poorab pea peale isa, kellest saab aarelinna Buddha, imetlevate jungrite ebajumal. Kui Buddha uhte oma jungrisse armub, satub Karim ootamatult hoopis teistsugusesse maailma tais reeturlikke teatraale, punkrokistaare, glamuurseid pidusid ja seksuaalseid ahvatlusi.Briti kirjaniku Hanif Kureishi „Aarelinna Buddha” (1990) palvis Whitbreadi auhinna aasta parima debuutromaani eest ning joudis 1993. aastal BBC ekraanile miniseriaalina, millele loi muusika David Bowie. 1970. aastate Londonis hargnev kirev ja vaimukas „Aarelinna Buddha” on jaanud varskeks ja ootamatult ajakajaliseks ka nuud, kus jarjekordne teismeliste polvkond segases maailmas oma kohta otsib. Kaesolev valjaanne on 1996. aastal avaldatud tolke parandatud versioon. Eesti lugejatelt sooja vastuvotu leidnud Kureishi loomingust on varem ilmunud ka „Gabrieli and” (2003) ja „Midagi sulle oelda” (2009).

This cool, clear-sighted comparative study has no theological axe to grind. It offers a trusty thematic guide to the figureheads of three of the largest religions in the world. The comparative approach is descriptive and even-handed, highlighting both similarities and differences across a range of major areas. The thematic chapters cover: early life, followers, the core message, political attitudes, relations with women, and death. The engaging writing and descriptive approach make this an ideal text for students, instructors and general readers.

Inspired by the teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, The Buddha Book introduces the reader to the most important and well-known Buddhist deities. In this beautifully illustrated volume each Buddha is presented with their major characteristics, along with the prayers, meditations, visualizations, and special rituals and blessings associated with each.Included in this edition are the Historical Buddha, Shakyamuni; the Five Dhyani Buddhas; the Purification Buddha; the Healing Buddhas; the Compassionate Buddhas; the Longevity Buddhas; the Mother Goddess; the Wealth Buddhas; and the Buddha of the Future.