Overview
Discover Guan Yin, the Buddha's helper, in this retelling of the Lotus Sutra. Children are introduced to the concept of reciting her name when they need help when they are sick, afraid, lose someone they love or have trouble with a friend. Repetitive, soothing sentences and exquisite illustrations spark children's imaginations to sense the compassionate heart of Guan Yin, as well as their own potential to be calm, caring, and peaceful.
Full Product Details
Author: Bhikshuni Jin Rou ,
Terri Nicholson ,
Bhikshuni Heng Ching
Publisher: Instilling Goodness Books
Imprint: Instilling Goodness Books
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.20cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.122kg
ISBN: 9781642170221
ISBN 10: 1642170224
Pages: 42
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Recommended Age: From 0 to 12 years
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"""Known throughout Asia as the Buddha's helper, Guan Yin has many names and faces, and she is always there to help in times of need. Discover the goddess of mercy in this retelling of the Lotus Sutra. Learn how to recite her name to chase away fear and sadness or to elicit calm and inner peace. Brilliant jewel tones and enchanting artwork shows Guan Yin as she guides and comforts children all over the world."" --Pallas Gates McCorquodale, Foreword Reviews ""In this introduction to Guan Yin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, the gentle narrative encourages young readers to call on the goddess for help in times of trouble. The text explains that Guan Yin is one of Buddha's helpers; that she is known by different names in China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, India, and Tibet; and that she can take on many forms but never tells anyone who she is. Guan Yin helps in times of sickness or uncertainty, calms fears and anxiety, and shows the path to compassion and enlightenment. Repetitive, soothing sentences give everyday examples that young readers can relate to, and are aligned with illustrations rendered in jewel-like tones that show Guan Yin in various manifestations, unfailingly serene. Adapted from the Lotus Sutra, an important Buddhist scripture, this publication is sponsored by the spiritual community City of Ten Thousand Buddhas in California. This is a beautiful book, both in appearance and sentiment, and will be a lovely complement to world religion collections."" --Kathleen McBroom, Booklist (Nov. 15, 2018) ""Expertly re-told from the Lotus Sutra, Guan Yin: The Buddha's Helper is beautifully illustrated throughout and unreservedly recommended for family, school, and community library Buddhism picture book collections for children."" --Midwest Book Review (Dec. 2018)"
