Dharmachari Nagaraja – författare

18 beautifully illustrated tales inspired by the Buddhist folk tradition, for parents to read to their children at bedtime - with inspiring lessons to make them happier and wiser

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 discussion and further enjoyment.The helpful introduction provides insights into the value of Buddhist principles for children and shows how visualisation, imaginative thinking and even first steps in meditation can help to nurture young minds and hearts.

Growing up in the modern world, our children have to cope with an ever-increasing amount of stress, which can feel worrying to both them and us. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, mindfulness and compassion, is the ideal basis for helping any child face these challenges with inner confidence and calm. Building on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautiful book retells 18 ancient Buddhist tales in a way that is thoroughly fun and accessible to children. Featuring original, full-page illustrations, the stories will transport children into imaginary worlds of enlightenment and discovery. Here, they will meet all sorts of delightful characters and discover easy-to-understand Buddhist messages that will empower them to think about how they can apply values such as patience, honesty, authenticity and generosity in their own lives. Designed either to be read aloud by parents to their 4–8 year olds or to be read by the older age range on their own, these compelling narratives help to focus and calm the mind, providing a soothing transition into sleep. And the selection of gentle mindfulness meditations at the end provides an extra practical dimension that can be used at any time to help enhance a sense of a calm and contentment.

A gift edition treasury of 55 stories from the Buddha at Bedtime books, ancient Buddhist tales retold for children alongside summaries and meditations.

Bedtime can be both magical and meaningful with this collection of over 50 engaging retellings of ancient Buddhist storiesBuilding on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautifully illustrated treasury brings together tales from three classic and internationally bestselling collections: Buddha at Bedtime, The Buddha's Apprentice at Bedtime, and Calm Buddha at Bedtime.Transport your child into a world of enchantment and share meaningful and spiritually affirming 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 perfect for any age.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 confident, considerate and resilient as they go about their day.

Step into a world where ancient wisdom meets sparkling imagination with this captivating collection of 20 bedtime stories filled with fun animal adventures and designed to inspire young imaginations. Each story draws inspiration from the Eightfold Path — Buddhism’s practical guide to living happily and wisely. Through playful characters and captivating tales, children discover the power of kind speech, compassionate actions, thoughtful choices, and the joy that comes from thinking beyond themselves. The Spirit of the Tree represents right view.Danan and the Serpent represents right intention.The Lion and the Boar represents right speech.The Monkey Thieves represents right action.Antonio and his Treasure represents right livelihood.Amrita and the Elephants represents right mindfulness.The Sheep Stealers represents right effort.Bella and the Magic Soup represents right concentration.These lessons are woven so lightly and naturally into the stories that children simply feel as though they’re exploring magical worlds with new friends like talking elephants, magical trees, monkey thieves, and more.Together, these stories become more than bedtime reading; they become a treasure chest of calm, confidence, and joyful discovery.

An empowering collection of 18 bedtime stories filled with fun animal adventures and designed to inspire young imaginations. Each story aids bedtime relaxation, enhances creativity, increases self-confidence and teaches key Buddhist values, such as patience, honesty, authenticity and generosity. Stories include:The Bear Who Learned to Wait: Good things are worth waiting for. The Invisble Elephant: Be brave and speak up to help others. The Singing Canary: Focus on what you have, not what others have. Cornflower and the Mischievious Donkey: Actions have consequences. Uncle Onion's Garden: Clever people are ready to learn from others. With its emphasis on peace, compassion and mindfulness, Calm Buddha at Bedtime offers a foundation for young readers to learn to cope calmly and confidently with the many challenges they face growing up. This is the perfect sequel to Buddha at Bedtime, introducing young readers to 18 more fun and entertaining stories that perfectly showcase these Buddhist values.

A captivating collection of 20 bedtime stories filled with fun animal adventures and designed to inspire young imaginations. Each story aids bedtime relaxation, enhances creativity, increases self-confidence and teaches key Buddhist values, such as empathy and compassion. Stories include:The Grateful Bull: Show others the respect you want to receive yourself. The Elephant and the Dog: Even the unlikeliest characters can become friends.Two Ducks and a Turtle: Think before you speak.The Prancing Peacock: Don't let pride and vanity get to your head. The Mischievious Monkey: Hurting others only results in getting hurt yourself. With its emphasis on peace, compassion and mindfulness, Buddha at Bedtime offers a foundation for young readers to learn to cope calmly and confidently with the many challenges they face growing up. This is the perfect collection to introduce these Buddhist values to young readers and their parents at bedtime in a fun and entertaining way.