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The eternal cycle : Indian myth / by Phillips, Charles.(CARDINAL)386190;
Includes bibliographical references (page 144) and index.
Subjects: Hindu mythology.; Buddhist mythology.; Hindu goddesses.; Goddesses, Buddhist.; Hindu gods.; Buddhist gods.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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The diamond path : Tibetan and Mongolian myth / by Kerrigan, Michael,1959-(CARDINAL)684378;
Includes bibliographical references (page 144) and index.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Mythology, Mongolian.; Mythology, Tibetan.; Buddhist mythology.; Buddhist gods.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The Buddha's apprentice at bedtime : tales of compassion and kindness for you to read with your child, to delight and inspire / by Nagaraja,Dharmachari,author.(CARDINAL)561284;
Background for parents. About this book ; The Buddha and Buddhism ; The Eightfold Noble Path ; Working with the stories ; Taking Buddhism further ; Introducing meditation ; The art of storytelling -- Eighteen stories about the Noble Eightfold Path. Bella and the magic soup : right concentration ; The magic moonlight tree : right intention ; The new girl : right action ; Ester and Lucky : right livelihood ; The shiny red train : right action ; The sheep stealers : right effort ; Aloka and the band of robbers : right concentration ; The monkey thieves : right action ; Angelica and King Frederick : right view ; The beautiful white horse : right mindfulness ; Danan and the serpent : right intention ; The spirit of the tree : right view ; Egbert and the fisherman : right speech ; Amrita and the elephants : right mindfulness ; The lion and the boar : right speech ; Tim and Grandpa Joe : right view ; The desert willow : right effort ; Antonio and his treasure : right livelihood -- The art of meditation. Preparing to meditate ; Beautiful White Horse meditation ; Crossing the river meditation ; Magic moonlight tree meditation.Based on the ancient Jataka Tales, this collection is designed for you to share with your children at bedtime. Each story focuses on a message of the Eightfold Noble Path, the key set of Buddhist principles to guide behavior. By sharing the stories, you will reinforce key ideas such as making a commitment to self-improvement, developing and strengthening the depth of our concentration, and behaving with compassion.
Subjects: Buddhist mythology; Spiritual life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Buddha at bedtime treasury : stories of wisdom, compassion and mindfulness to read with your child / by Nagaraja,Dharmachari,author.(CARDINAL)561284; Merger of (work)Nagaraja,Dharmachari.Buddha at bedtime.; Merger of (work)Nagaraja,Dharmachari.Buddha's apprentice at bedtime.; Merger of (work)Nagaraja,Dharmachari.Calm Buddha at bedtime.;
The Buddha at bedtime -- The Buddha's apprentice at bedtime -- The calm Buddha at bedtime.Discover over 50 magical retellings of ancient Buddhist stories. Transport your child into a world of enchantment and uncover easy-to-understand Buddhist messages through the adventures of delightful characters like the Brave Little Parrot, the Gentle Dragon or the Grateful Bull. In addition to these stories, you will find lessons on the art of meditation, advice on how to become more mindful and a selection of soothing, guided visualizations.Primary.
Subjects: Fables.; Buddhist stories, English.; Buddhist mythology; Spiritual life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The calm Buddha at bedtime : tales of love and wisdom for you to read with your child / by Nagaraja,Dharmachari.(CARDINAL)561284; Dharmachari, Nagaraja.;
Growing up in the modern world, our children have to cope with ever-increasing amounts of stress, which can hinder their development. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, love and compassion, is the ideal basis for helping any child to face these challenges with inner confidence and calm. Building on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautiful book re-tells 20 ancient Buddhist tales in a way that is thoroughly fun and accessible to children. Featuring superb, full-page illustrations, the stories will transport kids into an imaginary world of enlightenment and discovery where they will meet delightful characters and discover an easy-to-understand Buddhist message - one that will help them think about how they can apply values such as patience, perseverance, honesty and generosity to their own lives. Designed to be read aloud by a parent or read by older children on their own, these compelling narratives provide a pleasurable, soothing transition into sleep.
Subjects: Fiction.; Illustrated works.; Buddhist mythology; Buddhist mythology; Buddhist stories; Children's stories; Spiritual life; Spiritual life;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Myths and legends of South Asia and Southeast Asia/ by Leonard, Scott A.(CARDINAL)821898; World Book, Inc.(CARDINAL)170438;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Brahma creates the world: The world of India -- Creation of the world: The world of the Tibetans -- The origins of the Viet: The world of the Viet -- The Naga, the sun, and the crow: The world of the Naga -- Indra defeats Vritra: The world of Indra -- The killing of the Demon Aghasura: The world of Krishna -- The goat who saved the priest: The world of Buddhism -- Hainuwele the coconut woman: The world of Hainuwele -- The sons of Sagara and the descent of the Ganges: The world of the Ganges -- The fairy queen of Mount Ophir: The world of the fairy queen -- The legend of Lake Toba: The world of Lake Toba -- Deities of South Asia and Southeast Asia."Myths and legends from South and Southeast Asia. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Leonard, Scott A.; Mythology, Indic; Hindu mythology; Buddhist mythology; Mythology, Southeast Asian;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Indian mythology / by Ions, Veronica.(CARDINAL)733708;
Bibliography: page 142.Presents Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology of India and introduces early and Vedic deities.
Subjects: Mythology, Indic.; Hindu mythology.; Mythology, Indic; Hindu mythology;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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Shower of gold : girls and women in the stories of India / by Krishnaswami, Uma,1956-(CARDINAL)666811; Selven, Maniam,illustrator.(CARDINAL)635743;
A collection of stories featuring strong female figures from Hindu mythology, Buddhist tales, and others from the history and folklore of the Indian subcontinent. Each piece is accompanied by background information.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Literature.; Women; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Werner, E. T. C.(Edward Theodore Chalmers),1864-1954.Myths and legends of China.; Davis, F. Hadland(Frederick Hadland).Myths & legends of Japan.(CARDINAL)366337; Spence, Lewis,1874-1955.Myths & legends of Babylonia and Assyria.; Nivedita,Sister,1867-1911.Myths and legends: Hindus and Buddhists.;
Subjects: Myths.; Mythology, Chinese.; Legends; Mythology, Japanese.; Hindu mythology.; Buddhism.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Indian gods and myths.
The gods and myths of the Indian subcontinent embrace Hindu and Buddhist traditions as well as populr folk beliefs. Much of Indian mythology is highly moral, seeking to help those souls who want to escape the endless cycle of rebirth.
Subjects: Gods, Indic.; Mythology, Indic.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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