Wisdom Stories of Tibet

di Laura Burges (Autore)

Lama Chonam (Autore)

Bala Kids, 2025

The magic, mystery, and wisdom of Tibet come alive in this stunningly illustrated collection of 14 folktales with timeless life lessons for kids (ages 6+) From the magical mountains and valleys of Tibet, these Buddhist-themed folktales for kids offer a captivating view into the lore and wisdom of Tibetan culture and tradition. Buddhism and its profound effect on Tibet's people and culture is reflected in these stories, each of which is imbued with life lessons for all ages. Threaded through these tales are the teachings of the Buddha and the special quality and relationship that Tibetans have with the mountains, trees, rocks, rivers, and sky. The collection features tales of renowned Tibetan Buddhist figures, such as: Songsten Gampo, the king known as the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, whose story show how even a small creature like a mouse can have a big impact on the world Yeshe Tsogyal, the Mother of Tibet whose teachings have guided generations on the path of love and insight Gesar of Ling, the 12th-century super-human warrior king of Tibet, who remains a shining inspiration for overcoming life's obstacles Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, the great teacher who brought the teachings of Buddhism to Tibet The stunningly detailed and vibrant illustrations by Wen Hsu bring these stories magically to life—making them as vivid and evocative to us today as they have been for generations of Tibetans. Recounted with humor and cleverness, the stories feature animals and archers, spirits and deities, bodhisattvas and dakinis, lamas and rulers, and heroes and heroines—and highlight the mystical power of the natural world.

• Autore: Laura Burges, Lama Chonam
• Editore: Bala Kids
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
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• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9780834846159