Buddhist Stories for Kids
Jataka Tales of Kindness, Friendship, and Forgiveness
$29.99
- Hardcover
76 pages
- Release Date
14 March 2023
Summary
A wise and colorful collection of ten Buddhist fables, this modern telling of ancient Indian stories, centering around animals and nature, teaches vibrant and timeless life lessons. (Ages 4-8)
Long ago, the Buddha told his followers Jataka Tales, or “birth stories,” about the many lifetimes he lived before he was born as Prince Siddhartha. In this beautiful retelling of ten such stories, the Buddha is introduced as the Queen of the Dogs, a loyal Parrot, a mischievous Monkey, a wise Li…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781611809305 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1611809304 |
| Author: | Laura Burges |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 76 |
| Release Date: | 14 March 2023 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 99mm x 305mm x 460mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
“Travel back in time to ancient India and hear these profound and playful tales, brought vividly to life ad reinterpreted for children today.”—International Examiner
Laura Burges
LAURA BURGES (Ryuko Eitai) is a lay entrusted Buddhist teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She lectures, offers classes, and leads retreats at the San Francisco Zen Center and at other practice places in Northern California. She is the abiding teacher at Lenox House Meditation Group in Oakland. Laura taught children for 35 years and now mentors other teachers.
SONALI ZOHRA’s work is inspired by her love of nature, mythology, philosophy, and spirituality-combined with her education in fine art, photography, and design. Her illustrations evolve and grow as she does; she enjoys this process profoundly.
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