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Wisdom Stories of Tibet

Tales of Magic, Adventure, and Bravery

Author Laura Burges, Lama Chonam
Illustrated by Wen Hsu
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Hardcover
$19.95 US
Shambhala | Bala Kids
7.78"W x 9.77"H x 0.66"D  
On sale Feb 25, 2025 | 144 Pages | 9781645471561
Grades 1-4
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The magic, mystery, and wisdom of Tibet come alive in this stunningly illustrated collection of 14 folktales with timeless life lessons for kids (ages 6+)

From the magical mountains and valleys of Tibet, these Buddhist-themed folktales for kids offer a captivating view into the lore and wisdom of Tibetan culture and tradition.

Buddhism and its profound effect on Tibet's people and culture is reflected in these stories, each of which is imbued with life lessons for all ages. Threaded through these tales are the teachings of the Buddha and the special quality and relationship that Tibetans have with the mountains, trees, rocks, rivers, and sky.

The collection features tales of renowned Tibetan Buddhist figures, such as:

  • Songsten Gampo, the king known as the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, whose story show how even a small creature like a mouse can have a big impact on the world
  • Yeshe Tsogyal, the Mother of Tibet whose teachings have guided generations on the path of love and insight
  • Gesar of Ling, the 12th-century super-human warrior king of Tibet, who remains a shining inspiration for overcoming life's obstacles
  • Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, the great teacher who brought the teachings of Buddhism to Tibet

The stunningly detailed and vibrant illustrations by Wen Hsu bring these stories magically to life—making them as vivid and evocative to us today as they have been for generations of Tibetans. Recounted with humor and cleverness, the stories feature animals and archers, spirits and deities, bodhisattvas and dakinis, lamas and rulers, and heroes and heroines—and highlight the mystical power of the natural world.
Laura Burges View titles by Laura Burges
Lama Chönam Chöying Namgyal was born in the Golog area of eastern Tibet in 1964. His root teacher, Khenpo Munsel, was a direct disciple of Khenpo Ngagchung and was himself one of the great authentic Dzogchen masters of the twentieth century. Lama Chönam escaped Tibet in 1992 and later came to the United States, where he resides today. Over the past sixteen years, Lama Chönam has been teaching Tibetan language and the Buddhadharma. He is one of the founders of the Light of Berotsana Translation Group. View titles by Lama Chonam
Wen Hsu View titles by Wen Hsu

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The magic, mystery, and wisdom of Tibet come alive in this stunningly illustrated collection of 14 folktales with timeless life lessons for kids (ages 6+)

From the magical mountains and valleys of Tibet, these Buddhist-themed folktales for kids offer a captivating view into the lore and wisdom of Tibetan culture and tradition.

Buddhism and its profound effect on Tibet's people and culture is reflected in these stories, each of which is imbued with life lessons for all ages. Threaded through these tales are the teachings of the Buddha and the special quality and relationship that Tibetans have with the mountains, trees, rocks, rivers, and sky.

The collection features tales of renowned Tibetan Buddhist figures, such as:

  • Songsten Gampo, the king known as the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, whose story show how even a small creature like a mouse can have a big impact on the world
  • Yeshe Tsogyal, the Mother of Tibet whose teachings have guided generations on the path of love and insight
  • Gesar of Ling, the 12th-century super-human warrior king of Tibet, who remains a shining inspiration for overcoming life's obstacles
  • Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, the great teacher who brought the teachings of Buddhism to Tibet

The stunningly detailed and vibrant illustrations by Wen Hsu bring these stories magically to life—making them as vivid and evocative to us today as they have been for generations of Tibetans. Recounted with humor and cleverness, the stories feature animals and archers, spirits and deities, bodhisattvas and dakinis, lamas and rulers, and heroes and heroines—and highlight the mystical power of the natural world.

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Laura Burges View titles by Laura Burges
Lama Chönam Chöying Namgyal was born in the Golog area of eastern Tibet in 1964. His root teacher, Khenpo Munsel, was a direct disciple of Khenpo Ngagchung and was himself one of the great authentic Dzogchen masters of the twentieth century. Lama Chönam escaped Tibet in 1992 and later came to the United States, where he resides today. Over the past sixteen years, Lama Chönam has been teaching Tibetan language and the Buddhadharma. He is one of the founders of the Light of Berotsana Translation Group. View titles by Lama Chonam
Wen Hsu View titles by Wen Hsu

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