I See You, Buddha

I See You, Buddha
Demi, Josh Bartok
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Hardback
h229 x 229mm - 32pg
17 Dec 2020 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781614296942
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If Dr. Seuss were drawing on classical Buddhist texts for inspiration, this is what he' d write--with playful yet traditional illustrations by the award-winning artist behind The Empty Pot, whose books have sold half a million copies. Destined to be a classic. An instant classic, this book will help children (and their parents) learn patience and to see the good in everyone--including themselves! It will also help children meet difficult circumstances, such as being sick, doing chores, and not getting everything they want--and help them overcome low self-esteem and negative self-talk. I See You, Buddha is based on a chapter in the Lotus Sutra, one of the most influential Buddhist texts worldwide--a classical scripture that has inspired a whole genre of works, especially in Japan, known as Lotus Literature. The Lotus Sutra teaches the way of the bodhisattva--a being engaged in compassionate, enlightened activity in the service of all--by offering examples of what this activity might look like in the world. One such model in the text is Bodhisattva Never Disrespectful (or Never Disparaging), who, despite troubling encounters with and even harsh treatment from others, bows down respectfully to everyone, recognizing their Buddha nature and honoring their own journeys along the bodhisattva path to enlightenment--whether they know they' re future buddhas or not!
"For too long, there have been few examples to express good character in a Buddhist way for very young readers. This book captures the powerful story of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging found in the Lotus Sutra, and also points to the natural way children are able to share love and joy. "Bodhisattva Never Disparaging exemplifies the simple act of loving respect; sharing this story with children is an endorsement of their natural ability for love, well illustrated by the simple gesture of palms together. "This gentle, loving book would be a wonderful addition in any child' s library--a delight in hearing the story told and in its telling. I imagine many nights of bedtime stories with this book, I See You, Buddha. We should all hear this every day. "--Bishop Myokei Caine-Barrett, Nichiren Shu Order of North America "Through lovely images and lively poetry, I See You, Buddha reminds us that the most important truths are those even a child can understand. "--John Brehm, editor of The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy "With its uplifting lyrical rhyme and pictures that dance off the page, I See You, Buddha brought tears to my eyes. Its simplicity and profound message of respect for all will delight children and adults alike. "--M. LaVora Perry, actor and author of Taneesha Never Disparaging
Josh Bartok is an ordained Zen teacher, pastoral counselor, and editor of Dharma books with over twenty years of experience at Wisdom Publications and hundreds of books to their credit. They have a degree in cognitive science from Vassar College, and in mental health counseling from University of Massachusetts-Boston. They' re the author of the popular Daily Wisdom series, which includes Daily Wisdom, More Daily Wisdom, Nightly Wisdom, and Daily Doses of Wisdom; and are the co-author (with Ezra Bayda) of Saying Yes to Life (Even the Hard Parts). They' re also an abstract expressionist photographer, and the spiritual director of the Greater Boston Zen Center, in Cambridge, Mass. Demi was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts into a family of renowned artists, with painting in her blood. She studied at the Instituto Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico; with Sister Corita at Immaculate Heart College in Hollywood, California; at the M. S. University in Baroda, India, while on a Fulbright scholarship; and at the China Institute for Arts in New York City. Demi is the award-winning author and illustrator of over 300 bestselling children' s books, including picture-book biographies of spiritual leaders such as Buddha, the Dalai Lama, Lao Tzu, Confucius, Gandhi, Jesus, Mother Teresa, Muhammad, Guru Nanak, and Hiawatha. Her titles have sold over two million copies. Numerous folktales such as The Empty Pot and Liang and the Magic Paintbrush transmit the wonder and magic of China. Her work has received many awards and accolades, among them the Christopher Award, which recognizes individuals whose work makes a positive difference in the world, and the Middle East Book Award. Her titles have also been designated American Library Association Notable Children' s Books, New York Times Best Illustrated Books, Notable Books for a Global Society, and American Bookseller Pick of the List Books.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781614296942
Published: 17 Dec 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Wisdom Publications US
Publisher: Wisdom Publications US
Format: Hardback
Height: 229mm
Width: 229mm
Pages: 32

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