The Calm Buddha at Bedtime - by Dharmachari Nagaraja (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This magical collection of 18 classic Buddhist bedtime stories for the whole family is a much sought-after addition to the hugely popular Buddha at Bedtime series, which have sold over 200,000 copies worldwide.

An empowering collection of 18 bedtime stories filled with fun animal adventures and designed to inspire young imaginations. Each story aids bedtime relaxation, enhances creativity, increases self-confidence and teaches key Buddhist values, such as patience, honesty, authenticity and generosity. Stories include:

- The Bear Who Learned to Wait: Good things are worth waiting for.
- The Invisble Elephant: Be brave and speak up to help others.
- The Singing Canary: Focus on what you have, not what others have.
- Cornflower and the Mischievious Donkey: Actions have consequences.
- Uncle Onion's Garden: Clever people are ready to learn from others.

With its emphasis on peace, compassion and mindfulness, Calm Buddha at Bedtime offers a foundation for young readers to learn to cope calmly and confidently with the many challenges they face growing up. This is the perfect sequel to Buddha at Bedtime, introducing young readers to 18 more fun and entertaining stories that perfectly showcase these Buddhist values.

About the Author

Dharmachari Nagaraja has been a practising Buddhist for over 20 years. Formerly head of the Covent Garden Meditation Centre in London and a regular presenter on BBC Radio 2's Pause for Thought with Terry Wogan, he now lives in Glasgow where he works as a Psychosynthesis Psychotherapist and teaches Counselling at the University of Glasgow. His passion for both Buddhism and storytelling lives on in this, his third book for Watkins in the popular At Bedtime series, all of which benefit from his appealing combination of warmth, wisdom, wit and playfulness.