Books for Children

Most of the books in this section are adaptations of the famous 'Jakata Tales'. These were first told by the Buddha over two thousand years ago and relate his actions during many lifetimes in different animal forms. The tales describe the power of action motivated by compassion, love, wisdom and kindness. Selfish words and actions are shown to bring suffering to self and others, whilst selfless action resolves problems and brings benefit to all.

		20 Jataka Tales  Click Here    £ 11.99   Retold by Noor Inayat Khan. The author's simple narrative captures the magical and timeless beauty of these famous legends. The stories are ideal for reading to children, as they tell of highly dramatic adventures that are resolved by non-violent and compassionate means. Challenging circumstances bring forth courage and the capacity to love opening the way to solutions against seemingly impossible odds. 148 pages; illustrated by H Willebeek Le Mair.

		Golden Foot  Click Here    £ 7.95   A Jakata Tale: a graceful doe offers her life to save her mate, entangled in a hunter's snare. 30 pages in full colour. For younger children.

		Great Gift and the Wish Fulfilling Gem  Click Here    £ 7.95   A Jakata Tale: a child of India seeks a legendary gem with the power to satisfy human needs and open the way to happiness and peace. 30 pages in full colour. For younger children.

		The Best of Friends  Click Here    £ 7.95   A Jakata Tale: being gentle and kind, the woodpecker helps the lion in time of difficulty, with no thoughts of thanks or reward. 30 pages in full colour. For younger children.

		The Rabbit and the Tigerdile.  Click Here    £ 5.95   A story by W.W. Rowe. Broadly based on a Jakata Tales, this past-life story of the Buddha explains why we can see the image of a rabbit on the face of the moon. When the god Sakra tested four animals, only the rabbit showed true compassion and selfless generosity. In this exciting adaptation of the tale, Sakra assumes a frightening form - half tiger, half crocodile. During their jungle adventures, the selfish failings of the fox, monkey and weasel are humorously revealed. Beautiful full-colour illustrations bring the story magically to life. It is delightful to read aloud. 30 pages with coloured illustrations. For ages 5-10

		The Tibetan Art Colouring Book  Click Here    £ 9.95   A master of thangka paintings, J Jamnyang Singe has created twelve exquisitely detailed thangka drawings ready for colouring. These include (amongst others): Buddha Shakyamunim, the Eight Auspicious Symbols, Tara, The Arhat Panthaka, the Mandala of Vajrayogini. Each drawing is printed on a separate sheet of stiff paper so that they can be detached and displayed. The book includes information about the featured deities and symbols.

		THE MOUNTAINS OF TIBET (ref..SB107)     £ 4.99   written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein. This most beautiful little tale recounts the adventures of a small boy who grows up to be a woodcutter. When he dies, he discovers that life after death includes the opportunity to live again. Now he has to choose where he most wants to live, and what he most wants to be. This highly acclaimed and award winning children's story offers a delightfully thought-provoking introduction to the concept of reincarnation and that life and death are parts of one whole. It is beautifully and imaginatively told and the illustrations are exquisite. Paperback; 32 pages.

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