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Buddhist Animal Wisdom Stories

Author : Mark W. McGinnis
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834826011
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Buddhist Animal Wisdom Stories written by Mark W. McGinnis and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2004-11-09 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

108 Buddhist Parables and Stories

Author : Olga Gutsol
Publisher : Litres
ISBN 13 : 5041638284
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book 108 Buddhist Parables and Stories written by Olga Gutsol and published by Litres. This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Jātaka

Author : Edward Byles Cowell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Jātaka written by Edward Byles Cowell and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

101 Buddha Stories

Author : Om Books Editorial Team
Publisher : Om Books International
ISBN 13 : 9380069588
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book 101 Buddha Stories written by Om Books Editorial Team and published by Om Books International. This book was released on 2009 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhist parables for children.

Buddhist Stories for Kids

Author : Laura Burges
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834844621
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Buddhist Stories for Kids written by Laura Burges and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

In the Garden of Our Minds and Other Buddhist Stories

Author : Michelle Lynn Johnson-Weider
Publisher : 50 percent Dakini
ISBN 13 : 9780983798460
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (984 download)

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Download or read book In the Garden of Our Minds and Other Buddhist Stories written by Michelle Lynn Johnson-Weider and published by 50 percent Dakini. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A modern Western familty with two rambunctious young children uses traditional Buddhist stories and simple mindfulness practices to help cope with everyday problems and fears"--T.p. verso.

The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales

Author : Alexandra Kohn
Publisher : Barefoot Books
ISBN 13 : 1782856684
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (828 download)

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Download or read book The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales written by Alexandra Kohn and published by Barefoot Books. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet a generous merchant's son, an outlaw-turned-monk and more in 13 thought-provoking stories from India, China, Japan and Tibet. Gentle illustrations and an insightful foreword provide context to help young readers grasp the warmth, wisdom and compassion of Buddhist tradition.

Buddhist Stories

Author : Preeti Vyas
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 9354222641
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (542 download)

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Download or read book Buddhist Stories written by Preeti Vyas and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A king who can't stop thinking about food; a carpenter who spends days, years, decades, working on a single piece of furniture; a disciple who hates his name and other such characters - all of whom turn their life around through Buddha's wisdom. A wonderful collection of stories filled with the wisdom, joy and simplicity that makes the tales of the Buddha so popular world-over. Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA Comics into a Chapter Book for the first time!

The Jataka Tales

Author : Francis & Thomas
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8172240961
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (722 download)

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Download or read book The Jataka Tales written by Francis & Thomas and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 1957-01-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jataka as we possess tells about the life of Buddha during some incarnation in one of his previous existences as a Bodhisatta (one being destined to enlightenment). Each separate story is embedded in a framework, which forms the story of the present. The present selection brings together the Jataka stories of the most widespread interest.

The Great Buddhist Stories Omnibus

Author : Shravasti Dhammika
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9789812618948
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book The Great Buddhist Stories Omnibus written by Shravasti Dhammika and published by Cavendish Square Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all-in-one collection of a series of engaging comic books Stories retell the life and teachings of Siddhartha Guatama, better known as the Buddha, the Enlightened One.

Miraculous Stories from the Japanese Buddhist Tradition

Author : Kyoko Motomuchi Nakamura
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136792538
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (367 download)

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Download or read book Miraculous Stories from the Japanese Buddhist Tradition written by Kyoko Motomuchi Nakamura and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first collection of Buddhist legends in Japan, and these stories form the repertoire of miraculous events and moral examples that later Buddhist priests used for preaching to the people. As Kyokai describes his own intentions, "By editing these stories of miraculous events I want to pull the people forward by the ears, offer my hand to lead them to good, and show them how to cleanse their feet of evil" (p.222). Nakamura's book is actually two works in one: first an introduction to the Nihon ryoiki, and then an annotated translation. The introduction analyzes the life of the author and the influence of earlier writings, and provides a valuable synthesis of the world view reflected in the work. The annotated translation renders the more than one hundred stories into English narrative, with copious notes. Difficult terms are identified in the text with the original Chinese characters, while historical matters and Buddhist technical terms are explained in the footnotes.

Wondrous Brutal Fictions

Author :
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231146582
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book Wondrous Brutal Fictions written by and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As works of Buddhist fiction, these texts relate the histories and miracles of particular buddhas, bodhisattvas, and local deities. Many of their protagonists have become recognizable cultural icons through their representation in later works of Japanese drama, fiction, and film. The collection includes such sekkyo "sermon-ballad" classics as Sansho Dayu, Karukaya, and Oguri, as well as the "old joruri" plays Goo-no-hime and Amida's Riven Breast. R. Keller Kimbrough provides a critical introduction to each vibrant performance genre, emphasizing the role of seventeenth-century publishing.

Confession of a Buddhist Atheist

Author : Stephen Batchelor
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1588369846
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Confession of a Buddhist Atheist written by Stephen Batchelor and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does Buddhism require faith? Can an atheist or agnostic follow the Buddha’s teachings without believing in reincarnation or organized religion? This is one man’s confession. In his classic Buddhism Without Beliefs, Stephen Batchelor offered a profound, secular approach to the teachings of the Buddha that struck an emotional chord with Western readers. Now, with the same brilliance and boldness of thought, he paints a groundbreaking portrait of the historical Buddha—told from the author’s unique perspective as a former Buddhist monk and modern seeker. Drawing from the original Pali Canon, the seminal collection of Buddhist discourses compiled after the Buddha’s death by his followers, Batchelor shows us the Buddha as a flesh-and-blood man who looked at life in a radically new way. Batchelor also reveals the everyday challenges and doubts of his own devotional journey—from meeting the Dalai Lama in India, to training as a Zen monk in Korea, to finding his path as a lay teacher of Buddhism living in France. Both controversial and deeply personal, Stephen Batchelor’s refreshingly doctrine-free, life-informed account is essential reading for anyone interested in Buddhism.

Taming the Ox

Author : Charles R. Johnson
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834800004
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Taming the Ox written by Charles R. Johnson and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned author and National Book Award winner Dr. Charles Johnson writes that his creative work and Buddhist practice are the two activities in his life that have reinforced each other—and have anchored him. In this wide and varied collection of essays, reviews, and short stories, Johnson offers writings that passionately and compellingly illuminate how politics, race, and spiritual life intersect in our changing culture. Throughout his long and varied creative career, Johnson has been a cartoonist and illustrator, screen- and teleplay writer, novelist, philosopher, short fiction writer, essayist, literary scholar, and professor. His work is often philosophically, politically, and spiritually oriented, and he has deeply explored racial issues in the United States, most notably in his novel Middle Passage, which won the National Book Award for Fiction in 1990. Johnson received a MacArthur Fellowship, or "Genius Grant," in 1998. Taming the Ox is a wonderful reflection of what Johnson has learned during his passage through American literature, the visual arts, and the Buddhadharma.

Buddha at Bedtime

Author : Dharmachari Nagaraja
Publisher : Duncan Baird Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781844838806
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)

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Download or read book Buddha at Bedtime written by Dharmachari Nagaraja and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Buddhist Stories

Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Evans Brothers
ISBN 13 : 9780237532345
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (323 download)

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Download or read book Buddhist Stories written by Anita Ganeri and published by Evans Brothers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Storyteller' is a series of illustrated books that features stories from the world's major religions accompanied by fact boxes that provide background and supplementary information on each religion under consideration.

Jataka Stories in Theravada Buddhism

Author : Naomi Appleton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317111249
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Jataka Stories in Theravada Buddhism written by Naomi Appleton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jataka stories (stories about the previous births of the Buddha) are very popular in Theravada Buddhist countries, where they are found in both canonical texts and later compositions and collections, and are commonly used in sermons, children's books, plays, poetry, temple illustrations, rituals and festivals. Whilst at first glance many of the stories look like common fables or folktales, Buddhist tradition tells us that the stories illustrate the gradual path to perfection exemplified by the Buddha in his previous births, when he was a bodhisatta (buddha-to-be). Jataka stories have had a long and colourful history, closely intertwined with the development of doctrines about the Buddha, the path to buddhahood, and how Buddhists should behave now the Buddha is no more. This book explores the shifting role of the stories in Buddhist doctrine, practice, and creative expression, finally placing this integral Buddhist genre back in the centre of scholarly understandings of the religion.