Buddhism For Children

The wise and insightful "If the Buddha" books have won Charlotte Kasl thousands of devoted fans. In her latest work, she turns her attention to parenthood, a stage of life that leaves most of us searching for answers. If the Buddha Had Kids applies Kasl's signature blend of spiritual guidelines, exercises, and practical advice to help parents raise peacemakers in our increasingly turbulent times, emphasizing that finding peace within a family is the first step toward creating a peaceful world.

Based on Dharma talks by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and insights from participants in retreats for healing the inner child, Reconciliation is an exciting contribution to the growing trend of using Buddhist practices to encourage mental health and wellness. Reconciliation focuses on the mindful awareness of our emotions and the healing of our relationships as well as meditations and exercises to acknowledge and transform the hurt that many of us experienced as children.

Any adult wishing to plant seeds of peace, relaxation, and awareness in children will find this program helpful. It is full of wisdom on how to simply be with children and nourish their compassion for themselves and others.

That's Happiness is a heartwarming tale about a little bunny named Mr. Brambles who accompanies his friend Eleanor when she delivers her delicious muffins in the village where they live. One day, while making her weekly stop at the Buddhist temple, Eleanor gets distracted chatting with an old friend, and Mr. Brambles accidentally tumbles out of her apron pocket. He finds himself inside the temple where he first hears the wise words that will change his life forever.

This audiobook reveals the main facts about the magical childhood and teenage years of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, the youngest son of a humble farmer, born in a remote Tibetan village, who became the political and spiritual leader of his homeland when he was only a kid. Its surprising content sheds light on the main facts and events that shaped his amazing early life, including: the Tibetan prophecy that announced his reincarnation; the magic lake that described the place where he was born; how the high lamas found him in a small farming village when he was two; and more!

Parenting is not always fun, but the dynamism of life gives us excitement, discovery, and pleasure. This book is a record of my experiences of parenting and practices of Zen. I owe them all to my children. They are gifts from God, irreplaceable treasures. The more serious I was with parenting, the deeper it became. When I faced parenting with a passion like a flame and at other times with calmness like ice, my attention became as sharp as a blade, and I could see some essence. That was a moment when a fire in my heart became a flame.

Welches besondere Licht ist in Ihrem Kind versteckt? Eltern und Großeltern haben oft ein gutes Gespür dafür, welche wunderbaren Fähigkeiten in ihrem (Enkel-)Kind schlummern. Manchmal finden Kinder noch nicht den Mut, sich damit zu zeigen, weil sie vielleicht ängstlich, schüchtern oder gestresst sind. Dabei ist doch jedes Kind goldrichtig so, wie es ist! Mit den zauberhaften Kurzgeschichten und Minimeditationen in diesem Buch können Sie das ganz besondere Licht Ihres Kindes wecken und jeden Tag etwas heller strahlen lassen.

Louis, accompagné de sa maman, retrouve son copain Somchaï, un jeune novice franco-thaï, lors de son ordination dans un temple thaïlandais. Un moine cambodgien leur raconte l'histoire du bouddhisme, né en Inde il y a 2 500 ans, qui enseigne comment vaincre la souffrance et le chagrin et conseille sur la façon de mener sa vie utilement.