Books with title Buddhist Stories

Beautifully commissioned artwork is combined here with clear and sensitively written narrative introducing young readers to some of the most significant beliefs, values, and traditions of the world's six main faiths. These books contain fact boxes about people, places, objects, and events, and a glossary of key terms. They have been produced in close associations with consultants from each of the six religions.Buddhist Stories focuses on stories about the life of Buddha.

A collection of fables and teachings from the Buddha, compiled and illustrated with gold ink by award-winning picture book author Demi―now in paperback for the first timeA golden goose demonstrates the wealth of kindness.A rabbit learns not to believe everything he hears.Throughout the ages, moral tales have been passed down from one generation to the next. Centuries ago in China, hundreds of parables were told by the Buddha to his devoted followers. His messages became widespread through fables adapted by famous storytellers like Aesop and La Fontaine. In this collection, the author has chosen ten of the most engaging classic tales from the Buddha's works. Compiled and illustrated by Demi, this wonderful collection of stories is sure to draw young readers into the ancient teachings of the Buddha, teachings that are as relevant today as they were over two thousand years ago.

A golden goose demonstrates the wealth of kindness.A rabbit learns not to believe everything he hears.Throughout the ages, moral tales have been passed down from one generation to the next. Centuries ago in China, hundreds of parables were told by the Buddha to his devoted followers. His messages became widespread through fables adapted by famous storytellers like Aesop and La Fontaine. In this collection, the author has chosen ten of the most engaging classic tales from the Buddha's works. Compiled and illustrated by Demi, this wonderful collection of stories is sure to draw young readers into the ancient teachings of the Buddha, teachings that are as relevant today as they were over two thousand years ago.

These Buddhist parables, tell tales of Buddha in his previous lives, when he was called the Bodhisattva or Buddha-to-be. His incarnations included animals as well as humans. These stories reflect the travails and experiences that Buddha had to go through to attain enlightenment. The stories carry deeply profound esoteric messages. The evocative illustrations compliment the lucid text, making the book a must-have in any library.

This wonderful series combines beautifully commissioned artwork with clear and sensitively written narrative introducing young readers to some of the most significant beliefs, values and traditions of the world's six main faiths. Each title features seven carefully chosen stories and is produced in close association with consultants from each of the six religions.