{"product_id":"wisdom-stories-of-tibet-laura-burges-9781645471561","title":"Wisdom Stories of Tibet: Tales of Magic, Adventure, and Bravery","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe magic, mystery, and wisdom of Tibet come alive in this stunningly illustrated collection of 14 folk tales with timeless life lessons for kids (ages 6+)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the magical mountains and valleys of Tibet, these Buddhist-themed folk tales for kids offer a captivating view into the lore and wisdom of Tibetan culture and tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuddhism 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe collection features tales of renowned Tibetan Buddhist figures such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongsten Gampo, the king known as the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, and how even a small creature like a mouse can have a big impact on the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeshe Tsogyal, the Mother of Tibet whose teachings have guided generations on the path of love and insight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGesar of Ling, the 12th-century super-human warrior king of Tibet, a shining inspiration for overcoming life's obstacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, the great teacher who brought the teachings of Buddhism to Tibet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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, heroes and heroines--and highlight the mystical power of the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Burges, Lama Chonam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 164547156X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781645471561\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bala Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Laura Burges","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46311209861375,"sku":"9781645471561","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_66df2d9f-4e2e-431d-b0cc-68dce028a295.jpg?v=1730888848","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wisdom-stories-of-tibet-laura-burges-9781645471561","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}