The Buddha at Bedtime Treasury Stories of Wisdom, Compassion and Mindfulness to Read with Your Child

by Nagaraja, Dharmachari

• ISBN13: 9781786787798
• ISBN10: 1786787792
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-09-12
• Publisher: Watkins Publishing

Summary

A gift edition treasury of over 50 stories from the Buddha at Bedtime books, ancient Buddhist tales retold for children alongside summaries and meditations.

Discover over 50 magical retellings of ancient Buddhist stories

Building on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautifully illustrated treasury brings together tales from three classic collections: Buddha at Bedtime, The Buddha's Apprentice at Bedtime and Calm Buddha at Bedtime.

Transport your child into a world of enchantment and uncover easy-to-understand Buddhist messages through the adventures of delightful characters like the Brave Little Parrot, the Gentle Dragon or the Grateful Bull. In addition to these stories, you will find lessons on the art of meditation, advice on how to become more mindful and a selection of soothing, guided visualizations.

Make this book a part of your regular bedtime routine and give your child the tools they need to be calm and relaxed before sleep and as they go about their day.

Author Biography

Dharmachari Nagaraja was a regular guest presenter on BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought with Terry Wogan, where he first used traditional Buddhist tales to communicate the Buddha's teachings. He now lives in his native Scotland, where he works as a psychotherapist.