Just some links .......

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article44923950.html   - Mandalas in Raleigh

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zsd8d2p  - 4 Noble Truths

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zqrx34j   - Why do Buddhists Meditate??

http://www.bbc.co.uk/timelines/zg8c9j6 - Life of the Buddha