Nguyen Thi Hop
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The tales chosen for this book share the Vietnamese five great virtues: Nhan (Compassion), Le (Rituals), Nghia (Righteousness), Tri (Wisdom), and Tin (Trust). The author notes that her parents used traditional stories to teach children values and morals. Now the author, who is a story teller, uses the same tales to help Vietnamese children learn their traditional culture and values.
Author
Publisher
Parallax Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Drawn from Dharma talks given directly to young people, replete with contemporary illustrations, A Pebble for Your Pocket presents the basic teachings of the Buddha in accessible and modern language. 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. Thich Nhat Hanh teaches ways to practice mindfulness in...