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Amrita Bala Kendra - Welcoe to Amrita Bala Kendra; we pray, we learn, we draw and dance, we love and serve
http://www.balakendra.org/stories.htmlAnanda in Sri Lanka: A Story of Buddhism by Carol Barker - book - Grade 4-6 A picture book that offers a respectful look at village life in Sri Lanka, with emphasis on Buddhism.
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Baby Buddhas: A Guide for Teaching Meditation to Children by Lisa Desmond - book - Baby Buddhas: A Guide for Teaching Meditation to Children is the first book to show parents and educators how to teach meditation to preschool-age children.
Buddha In A Teacup by Todd Walton - book - It is truly wonderful to find stories such as these, with their subtlety, delicacy, and beauty
Buddha In A Teacup - CD - dharma stories read with piano music
Buddha in the Garden by David Bouchard - book - Grades 2-5 - eloquently told story, a young orphan finds enlightenment with the help of a blind monk.
Buddhist Parables; Translated from the Original Pali by Eugene W Burlingame - book - This book contains more than 200 similes, allegories, parables, fables and other illustrative stories and anecdotes found in the Pali Buddhist texts and said to have been employed, either by the Buddha himself or by his followers, to convey religious and ethical lessons and the lessons of common sense. Much of the material has been translated into English for the first time. It contains much that will interest children; it also contains much that will puzzle the profoundest philosopher.
Buddhist Stories by Anita Ganeri - for Grades 1-6 - book
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Children's Buddhist Books - read many books on line
http://www.buddhanet.net/ebooks_childrens.htm
The Coconut Monk by Thich Nhat Hanh - reading level, ages 4-8 - book - In a war-torn world filled with images of violence, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers young readers reassurance and a reminder that peace can be found through empathy. Based on a talk given directly to children, this timely book uses the image of a cat and a mouse and their smiling friend the Coconut Monk as metaphors for overcoming seemingly unconquerable divides of nature, nation, and belief. Teaching equanimity, compassion, and perseverance, the book includes full-color oil paintings by Vietnamese-American painter Vo-Dinh Mai that further enhance the author’s message.
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D-Kidz - Asia's first story-based English children Buddhist songs
http://www.d-kidz.com/
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Each Breath a Smile by Sister Susan - introduces preschool-aged children to mindful breathing. - book - introduces preschool-aged children to mindful breathing. Through beautiful color illustrations, children learn to connect with their breathing to help them experience calmness and enjoy a deeper relationship with their friends and family. Illustrations of trees, frogs, crickets, and birds remind them of the many simple joys available in the world around them.
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The Family Meditation Book by Kerry Lee Maclean - book - This is a marvelous book. It is inspiring and touching, with the clearest introduction to meditation I've ever seen.
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The Hermit and the Well by Thich Nhat Hanh - reading level-ages 4-8 - book - As a young boy, amidst the suffering and destruction that the war had brought to Vietnam, Hanh had a profound transformative experience after seeing a reproduction of a Buddha statue on the cover of a magazine. Moved by the Buddha's serene expression and peaceful appearance, he decided to become a monk. Through his ensuing school years, his interest and commitment deepened and led to visits of temples and other places of worship including a class fieldtrip to a hermit living in the mountains.
The Hungry Tigress: Buddhist Myths, Legends, and Jataka Tales by Rafe Martin - book - "Its gentle, wise stories offer a world view that provides an excellent springboard for discussion of personal and communal responsibility."
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I Once Was a Monkey: Stories Buddha Told by Jeanne M. Lee - grades 2-5 - book - A group of animals, sheltering in a cave from the fierce monsoon rains, hears a small statue of Buddha speak. The six stories he tells calm the beasts and teach them wisdom.
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Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents by Sarah Conover - book - Many American children know the parable of the mustard seed told in the New Testament. Few, however, have been exposed to the equally compelling Buddhist story of the mustard seed. In this parable, the Buddha tells a woman who has lost her child to seek out mustard seeds from families that have not been exposed to death. In doing so, the woman learns the universality of grief. Thirty-one such stories have been masterfully adapted and translated by Conover to transmit the soft, lyrical voice of the originals.
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One Hand Clapping: Zen Stories for All Ages by Rafe Martin - book - This thought-provoking collection, designed ``for the tender heart that children and adults naturally share,'' provides a window onto the contemplative nature of Buddhism. The selections offer many layers of meaning for different levels of interest.
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Peaceful Piggy Meditation by Kerry Lee Maclean - pre-school - grade 3 - book - The young pigs in this story balance a stressful, hectic life with regular meditation. The author describes this meditation and explores its benefits, which include increased self-confidence and feelings of peace and well-being. The vibrant illustrations featuring the blissed-out pigs are childlike in their simplicity
A Pebble for Your Pocket by Thich Nhat Hanh - ages 4-8 - Through vivid metaphors, original allegories, and colorful stories, young people learn about handling anger, living in the present moment, and "interbeing"—the interconnectedness of all things. - book
Prince Siddhartha: the Story of Buddha by Jonathan Landaw - book - The story of Prince Siddhartha and how he became Buddha is told here in the lyrical prose that makes for absorbing reading for people of all ages.
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Tenzin's Deer by Barbara Soros - book - Grades 3-5 - "Tenzin's Deer is a delightful book. This beautifully illustrated story of a young Tibetan boy's efforts to care for a wounded deer aptly reflect the compassionate and caring values pervading Tibetan culture.-- HH the Dalai Lama
The Three Questions by Jon J Muth - ages 5-9 - book Nikolai is a boy who believes that if he can find the answers to his three questions, he will always know how to be a good person. His friends--a heron, a monkey, and a dog--try to help, but to no avail, so he asks Leo, the wise old turtle. "When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?" Leo doesn't answer directly, but by the end of Nikolai's visit, the boy has discovered the answers himself.
Award-winning illustrator Jon J Muth's lovely watercolors are the most appealing aspect of this book about compassion and living in the moment. The simple Zen-based profundity of the boy's philosophical exploration may escape young readers, but they will enjoy the tale of a child who, in doing good deeds (for a panda and her baby, no less!), finds inner peace. Muth based his story on a short story of the same title by Leo Tolstoy. --Emilie Coulter
Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas by Naomi C. Rose - grades 2-5 - book - Three traditional Tibetan tales are retold and beautifully illustrated in this bilingual picture book.
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Under the Rose Apple Tree by Thich Nhat Hanh - book - The third in our series of books by Thich Nhat Hanh for children, Under the Rose Apple Tree contains teachings and stories that the whole family can enjoy, as well as practices such as transforming anger in the family, instructions on how to invite the bell, breathing and sitting meditation, touching the Buddha inside, and others.
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The Wisdom of the Crows and Other Buddhist Tales by Sherab Chodzin, ages 4-6 - book - A collection of Buddhist moral tales from India, Burma, Tibet, China, and Japan, The Wisdom of the Crows and Other Buddhist Tales is as enchanting as it is exotic. Vivid illustrations from tales such as "The Foolish Boy" and "Useless Work" depict the characters in traditional dress, and the page margins of every story are decorated with distinctive, intricate designs.
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Zen Shorts by Jon J Muth - kindergarten to grade 4 - book - Beautifully illustrated in two distinct styles, this book introduces readers to a Zen approach to the world, wrapped in a story about three siblings and their new neighbor, a panda.
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