The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales
Retold by Sherab Chodzin & Alexandra Kohn
Illustrated by Marie Cameron
Paperback
Thrifted by The Wild Moth
*Former library book || Cover has very slight wear
The Buddha taught that life is a like a dream, yet real. The ways in which we may fruitfully engage with this mystery are playfully explored in numerous tales from the folk traditions of countries such as India, China, Japan and Tibet.
Specially compiled for children, this collection illustrates various aspects of Buddhist thought, at the same time offering many hours of lively entertainment. All of the tales can be enjoyed at face value as exciting and dramatic adventures, with thought-provoking Zen anecdotes dividing the longer stories. As Sherab Chodzin shows in his foreword, the tales also offer ways of exploring such concepts an generosity, compassion and life after death, as well as reminding us of the limits of the ego and the value of a down-to-earth sense of humour.
Having flourished for centuries in the East, Buddhism is now the fastest-growing religion in Europe and the USA. Beautifully illustrated and written in a language that will appeal to adults as well as children, Buddhist Tales will be welcomed by everyone who is interested in Buddhist ideas - and anyone who enjoys a good story.
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