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September 2023 Book of the Month
Accessible, enchanting and inspirational, Dharmachari Nagaraja’s The Buddha at Bedtime Treasury brings together fifty stories from three classic collections — Buddha at Bedtime, The Buddha's Apprentice at Bedtime and Calm Buddha at Bedtime.
Re-tellings of the Jataka Tales — captivating, compassionate stories which are thought to have been first told by the Buddha — this is the perfect book to share with children as part of a calming bedtime routine.
Before sharing the stories, Nagaraja suggests how to make the most of the book, and explains the main teachings of Buddhism, covering the guiding light of the Three Jewels, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path. He also shares advice on mediation, and tips for living a more mindful life.
As for the stories themselves, they’re perfectly-pitched for young children, all of them vivid, characterful tales that evoke landscape, emotion, thoughtfulness and adventure at one fell swoop.
Joanne Owen
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The Buddha at Bedtime Treasury Synopsis
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.
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9781786787798 |
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12th September 2023 |
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Dharmachari Nagaraja |
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Watkins Publishing an imprint of Watkins Media Limited |
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Hardback |
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336 pages |
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About Dharmachari Nagaraja
Dharmachari Nagaraja regularly presents BBC Radio 2's Pause for Thought with Terry Wogan, and has appeared on BBC 1's Heaven and Earth programme. A practising Buddhist for nearly 20 years, he formerly ran the Covent Garden Meditation Centre in London. He is currently involved with the Glasgow Buddhist Centre, where he works as a psychotherapist.
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