Buddhist Stories for Kids
Buddhist Stories for Kids

Author: Laura Burges

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2022-12-06

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 0834844621

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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 Lion, a brave Forest Owlet, and more. Each story conveys important morals that are short, sweet, and to the point, giving children a handful of useful lessons to apply to their lives, like “Always try to do the right thing, even when no one else is watching.” These tales are brought to life with stunning and dreamlike illustrations by Sonali Zohra (illustrator of Ashoka the Fierce), exploring in vivid detail how one’s actions affect others; the importance of kindness; the strength of friendship; the value of thoughtful decisions; and the importance of letting go and learning to forgive. With a beautiful paper-over-board package to tie it all together, this book will serve as a timeless and treasured offering for both children and adults.

Kindness
Kindness

Author: Sarah Conover

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1558965688

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Sarah Conover's collection of traditional Buddhist tales leads us to the kind of implicit understanding of ourselves and others that only stories can provide. Following the Buddha through his various transformations, these clarified, often humorous narrative journeys open the ancient masters profound and gentle teachings to persons of all ages, religions, races, and ideological persuasions. Over and over this marvelous book tells us, "let go of your anger, your fear, your greedy desire. Embrace gladness. Follow the path." And the stories themselves, simply as stories, from a wondrous pageant: of elephants, monkeys, monks, and men working through foolishness toward wisdom and delight.

101 Buddha Stories
101 Buddha Stories

Author: Om Books Editorial Team

Publisher: Om Books International

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 9380069588

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Buddhist parables for children.

Buddha at Bedtime
Buddha at Bedtime

Author: Dharmachari Nagaraja

Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844838806

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Building on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautiful book retells 20 ancient Buddhist tales in a way that will aid relaxation and prepare your child for sleep.

Buddhism for Kids
Buddhism for Kids

Author: Emily Griffith Burke

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2020-02-11

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1641523980

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Easy and fun everyday Buddhism activities for kids ages 2 to 8 Growing up can be hard, with lots of big changes and confusing feelings—but practicing Buddhism can help turn that confusion into curiosity and excitement about the world and our place in it. Using easy-to-follow meditations for kids, interactive activities, and vivid retellings of classic Buddhist stories, Buddhism for Kids brings the Dharma, or Buddhist teachings, to kids. Buddhism for Kids makes the practice fun and interactive. Organized by time of day—morning, day, and night—the book is designed to meet your little one's energy level, or wind them down for bed. Kids will learn how to check in with nature by greeting trees, express their feelings by drawing monsters, show kindness through a surprise gift, and apply the lessons learned through incredible stories to their own life. Buddhism for Kids includes: Dharma play—Watch your kids bring the teachings to life any time of the day through fun games and creative activities. Stepping stones—Find calm for the body, mind, and spirit with unique meditations your kids can do before school, during the day, or right before bed. Anytime story—Discover imaginative, illustrated retellings of classic Buddhist stories— each including a short moral to reflect on. Make your own spiritual path with Buddhism for Kids, the kid-friendly guide to everyday peace of mind.

108 Buddhist Parables and Stories
108 Buddhist Parables and Stories

Author: Olga Gutsol

Publisher: Litres

Published: 2019-12-24

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 5041638284

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This book is a collection of the most beloved stories, teachings and parables attributed to Gautama Buddha, enlightened teacher and sage who lived and taught in the northeastern part of ancient India. Since the narrative of the Buddha’s life was retold across cultures and across times, it is only natural that the facts mingled with various legends and folk stories, thus creating an invaluable source of wisdom that is not only inspirational, but also utterly entertaining.

Buddhist Animal Wisdom Stories
Buddhist Animal Wisdom Stories

Author: Mark W. McGinnis

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2004-11-09

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0834826011

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Around the beginning of the common era, Indian Buddhists began to collect fables, or jataka tales, illuminating various human virtues and foibles—from kindness, cooperation, loyalty and self-discipline on the one hand to greed, pride, foolishness, and treachery on the other. Instead of populating these stories with people, they cast the animals of their immediate environment in the leading roles—which may have given the tales a universal appeal that helped them travel around the world, surfacing in the Middle East as Aesop's fables and in various other guises throughout East and Southeast Asia, Africa, Russia, and Europe. Author and painter Mark McGinnis has collected over forty of these hallowed popular tales and retold them in vividly poetic yet accessible language, their original Buddhist messages firmly intact. Each story is accompanied with a beautifully rendered full-color painting, making this an equally attractive book for children and adults, whether Buddhist or not, who love fine stories about their fellow wise (and foolish) creatures.

Buddha Stories
Buddha Stories

Author: Demi

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 1997-03-15

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780805048865

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A golden goose demonstrates the wealth of kindness. A rabbit learns not to believe everything he hears. Throughout the ages, moral tales have been passed down from one generation to the next. Centuries ago in China, hundreds of parables were told by the Buddha to his devoted followers. His messages became widespread through fables adapted by famous storytellers like Aesop and La Fontaine. In this collection, the author has chosen ten of the most engaging classic tales from the Buddha's works. Compiled and illustrated by Demi, this wonderful collection of stories is sure to draw young readers into the ancient teachings of the Buddha, teachings that are as relevant today as they were over two thousand years ago.