The Buddha's apprentice at bedtime : tales of compassion and kindness for you to read with your child, to delight and inspire / Dharmachari Nagaraja.
Material type:
TextPublisher: London Watkins, 2013Description: 127 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - still image
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1780285140 (pbk)
- 9781780285146 (pbk)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 294.3444 N147 | Available | 33111007149236 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Practising Buddhist and master storyteller Dharmachari Nagaraja weaves a thrilling narrative spell while at the same time conveying basic life lessons that will help children to develop their personality, deal with their anxieties, and find peace and confidence as they grow up. The stories explore themes from the Eightfold Path, which is Buddhism's practical route to a happy life. Topics covered, with the lightest of touches, include speaking in a kind and truthful manner, behaving with compassion, thinking selflessly and avoiding the pitfalls of egotism. Although providing gentle guidance on the art of living well, which is the basis of true happiness, each story is also compelling in its own right, featuring characters, settings and events that every child will find absorbing. Each narrative concludes with an affirmation that helps to draw out its positive message, while the superb, specially commissioned illustrations will delight your child and provide a starting-point for discussion and further enjoyment.
The helpful introduction provides insights into the value of Buddhist principles for children and shows how visualisation, imaginative thinking and even first steps in meditation can help to nurture young minds and hearts.
Includes index.
Your child is sure to be delighted by this new collection of magical tales inspired by the teachings of the Buddha. Each story is based on ancient Buddhist folktales beloved by children for generations and will help your child to develop their knowledge and understanding as they learn to become the "Buddha's apprentice". Characters and situations that are both funny and compelling will draw your child into stories that explore important Buddhist themes-- such as behaving with compassion or managing negative thoughts. From a brave monkey queen who teaches a king how to be a better ruler to a rude boar who needs to learn some manners, these stories will enchant every child.