Search results for ""Author Dharmachari Nagaraja""
Watkins Media Limited The Calm Buddha at Bedtime
Growing up in the modern world, our children can often feel distracted, stressed and anxious. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, compassion and mindfulness, is the ideal basis for helping any child face the challenges of daily life with increased confidence and calm. From the tale of Percy the ostrich and Kevin the snail, which teaches the importance of friendship, to that of Marina the mermaid and the golden shell, which will encourage your child to meet adversity with honesty and compassion, the stories are designed to both entertain and enlighten, helping to: develop your child's imagination and sense of creativity reassure your child about any worries they may have teach your child about empathy and showing compassion to others stimulate the imagination and enhance the creativity of your child boost your child's self-confidence encourage your child along the path of right living
£14.99
Watkins Media The Buddhas Apprentice at Bedtime
Practising Buddhist and master storyteller Dharmachari Nagaraja weaves a thrilling narrative spell while at the same time conveying basic life lessons that will help children to develop their personality, deal with their anxieties, and find peace and confidence as they grow up. The stories explore themes from the Eightfold Path, which is Buddhism''s practical route to a happy life. Topics covered, with the lightest of touches, include speaking in a kind and truthful manner, behaving with compassion, thinking selflessly and avoiding the pitfalls of egotism. Although providing gentle guidance on the art of living well, which is the basis of true happiness, each story is also compelling in its own right, featuring characters, settings and events that every child will find absorbing. Each narrative concludes with an affirmation that helps to draw out its positive message, while the superb, specially commissioned illustrations will delight your child and provide a starting-point for discuss
£11.69
Watkins Media Limited The Buddha at Bedtime Treasury: Stories of Wisdom, Compassion and Mindfulness to Read with Your Child
Growing up in the modern world, our children have to cope with an ever-increasing amount of stress, which can have a negative impact on their development and happiness. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, mindfulness and compassion, is the ideal basis for helping any child to face these challenges with inner confidence and calm. Building on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautiful treasury re-tells 55 ancient Buddhist tales in a way that is thoroughly fun and accessible to children. The stories will transport children into an imaginary world of enlightenment and discovery where they will meet delightful characters, like the Kind and Wise Stag and the Grateful Bull, and discover easy-to-understand Buddhist messages. With an introduction to Buddhism and the Buddha, story summaries and meditations to try at home, this book will help children think about how they can apply values such as patience, perseverance, honesty and generosity to their own lives. Featuring superb, full-page illustrations and a beautiful ribbon, this treasury makes an ideal gift for any child.
£19.99
Watkins Media Limited Buddha at Bedtime: Tales of Love and Wisdom
Growing up in the modern world, our children have to cope with ever-increasing amounts of stress, which can hinder their development. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, love and compassion, is the ideal basis for helping any child to face these challenges with inner confidence and calm. Building on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautiful book re-tells 20 ancient Buddhist tales in a way that is thoroughly fun and accessible to children. Featuring superb, full-page illustrations, the stories will transport kids into an imaginary world of enlightenment and discovery where they will meet delightful characters and discover an easy-to-understand Buddhist message—one that will help them think about how they can apply values such as patience, perseverance, honesty and generosity to their own lives. Designed to be read aloud by a parent or read by older children on their own, these compelling narratives provide a pleasurable, soothing transition into sleep.
£12.99