Covers the history of Buddhism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about monks and nuns, the branches of Buddhism, and important rituals. Also discusses misunderstandings about Buddhism and the challenges some women have faced in the religion.

Happy birthday Buddha! -- The Buddha -- The Dharma: beliefs and practices -- The Wheel of Dharma: changes and spread -- The Sangha -- The Sangha and the community -- Buddhism and the west -- Challenges -- Buddhism worldwide.