Shantideva: How to Wake Up a Hero
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (705 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00TLYG2KI |
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| Number of Pages | : | 348 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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She has traveled extensively in the Himalayas and lived in Tibetan Buddhist communities, and she currently serves as Head of Interpretation and Innovation for the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan. The illustrator of four children’s books, his work has appeared in National Geographic and the feature film Himalaya and is part of private collection
A dozen illustrations painted in traditional Tibetan style draw in readers to this work that will be treasured not only by Buddhist families but by anyone who aspires to become more kind and wise.. You don’t need super-strength or magical powers, he says. Readers of all ages will enjoy this retelling of a beloved spiritual classic. Leading his listeners into a superhero training of different kind, he reveals the secret to perfect bravery and unbounded compassion and shows how anyone can develop them. Playfully illustrated in traditional Tibetan style, the story of the monk Shantideva frames his inspiring lessons on the way of the bodhisattva superhero.Shantideva: How to Wake Up a Hero is the retelling of Shantideva’s teachings before a surprised audience, who had thought he was useless and could only eat, sleep, and poop. You just need compassion
It speaks to my heart, reminds me of my purpose and inspires me. The book is a lovely vehicle for parents and children to talk about feelings and getting along with others.” (Tovah P. Concrete examples root abstract concepts in everyday life to provide wisdom for children and adults alike.” (Foreword Reviews)“Bold, brilliant and beautiful. Townsend's confidently cheerful voice will inspire young minds while parents will find her book opens up many important conversations. Klein, PhD, Director, Barnard College Center for Toddler Development ). “Clear, direct writing makes Shantideva's teachings accessible and meaningful, making this a strong jumping-off point for readers eager to explore Buddhist teachings in
Amazing artwork and an accessible introduction to kindness for kids. Just got our copy of this book today, and wow! so wonderful, beautiful and well-worded for kids. By the time we got to the end of the chapter "How to Stay Awake," my five year old said, "Let's play bodhisattva!" and off we went helping all the "creatures" in our house. He built the troll doll a bridge, helped get the squeak back in a old teething toy, and wanted to repair the tear our dog had ripped in her toy dolphin. Mission accomplished and we are not even halfway through the book!. A delight to read and a delight to share with children HawaiiLiving This gorgeous book is my gift of choice for my friends with kids. The illustrations are beautiful and the writing is cheerful, humorous, insightful and poetic. As I read this book with my 6-year-old son, it soon became clear that these stories are just as relevant for adults, as there were many times I felt the story and teaching helping me reframe some mundane difficulty. It is a delight to read and a delight to share.. Ophelya8 said This version of Shantideva's text is extremely accessible and easy to understand. This version of Shantideva's text is extremely accessible and easy to understand. Although Townsend has taken great artistic liberties to modernize and simplify the text, it remains true to the original meaning. I really appreciate the foundation this book provides for discussions about ethics. In today's world, this beautiful gift of a book couldn't be more timely and meaningful!