The Buddha at Bedtime Treasury

Name: The Buddha at Bedtime Treasury
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781786787798
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Stories of Wisdom, Compassion and Mindfulness to Read with Your Child

By Dharmachari Nagaraja

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The Buddha at Bedtime Treasury by Dharmachari Nagaraja is a charming collection of stories inspired by Buddhist teachings, aimed at helping children learn important life values and mindfulness. Each tale offers a gentle lesson on compassion, kindness, and understanding through engaging narratives and enchanting illustrations. Ideal for bedtime, this treasury provides a serene and nurturing journey into the calming world of wisdom and self-discovery.
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This enchanting collection combines timeless Buddhist wisdom with beautiful storytelling, offering soothing tales that help children learn essential values such as kindness, compassion, and mindfulness. You might enjoy this book if you're looking to share calming bedtime stories that impart meaningful life lessons, wrapped in imaginative narratives and accompanied by charming illustrations.

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A gift edition treasury of 55 stories from the Buddha at Bedtime books, ancient Buddhist tales retold for children alongside summaries and meditations.

Description

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 visualisations.

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.

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The Buddha at Bedtime Treasury is praised for being engaging and accessible for children, with its captivating full-page illustrations enhancing the storytelling experience. It is considered an excellent gift choice due to its attractive presentation and thoughtful content.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786787798

Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Watkins Publishing

Edition: New edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 336

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dharmachari Nagaraja Penguin Books

About the Author

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.

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