Wisdom Stories of India
Tales of Gods, Sages, and Sorcerers
$40.72
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
24 June 2026
Summary
Explore the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India with this inspiring picture book of 14 classic stories of timeless life lessons found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sufism, and more. The stories in this gorgeous collection will encourage younger readers (ages 6+) and adults together to explore the essential skills needed for growing into conscientious individuals.
Wise kings and queens, kind merchants, mystical monks, sorcerers, incarnate gods, and more—this book takes readers on a …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781645471547 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1645471543 |
| Author: | Laura Burges, Vinita Prachi Murarka |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 24 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 241mm x 191mm |
| Series: | Wisdom Stories of the World |
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About The Author
Laura Burges
Laura Burges (Ryuko Eitai)
Laura Burges is a lay-entrusted Buddhist teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She received monastic training at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center and lectures, teaches classes, and leads retreats at San Francisco Zen Center and other practice centers in Northern California. Her book, Buddhist Stories for Kids, won Gold in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards in 2023.
Vinita Prachi Murarka
Vinita Prachi Murarka is an Ayurvedic doctor, Waldorf educator, transformational guide, and speaker. Born in India and raised in the United States, she returned to India in her twenties, where she lived as a nun and served as a Loka Mitra Fellow for five years. She is the founder of Matre Sofia, an organization dedicated to birth and holistic family well-being. A storyteller, writer, and curriculum developer, she shares the timeless wisdom of spiritual mythology and folklore, weaving ancient traditions with modern insight. She currently resides in Hawaii and Colorado.
Wen Hsu
Wen Hsu is a Taiwanese-Costa Rican illustrator. She has a wide range of styles working with papercuts, ink, watercolor, textiles, and digital art. She has illustrated stories for children in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, India, Japan, Korea, and China. Kuan Yin is her most recent book for Bala Kids.
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