Retelling of the life of Prince Siddhartha from birth to enlightenment, written to accompany Bernardo Bertolucci's film 'Little Buddha'. Illustrated in the style of ancient Tibet with running heads in Tibetan script. Includes suggestions for further reading First published in the UK in 1994 by Barefoot Books.

Little readers are introduced to the crabby inhabitants of CrankyChank Town, a place where no one is happy, the skies are gray, and only whining and complaining abound. When the Little Buddha arrives on a cloud to visit, however, things begin to magically change! This loveable little character will delight readers with colorful and spectacular example. The notions of love, acceptance and joy are the theme in this playful and uplifting fantasy.

Little Stone Buddha awakes to enjoy the beauty of nature and to use his powers to hearten weary travelers and protect the foxes that share the forest with him.

This palm-size guide to the basic history, tenets, and meditation practices of Buddhism is a perfect way to find some inner peace in today's stressful world, with meditation tips and insight into the value of quiet reflection.

Unhappy, Little Sid leaves his home in search of happiness leading him on a journey of discovery full of wise-folk, tigers, and a mouse.

Meaningful Answers to Hard Questions “Tiny Buddha is a moving and insightful synthesis of evocative stories and ancient wisdom applied to modern life. A great read!” — Jonathan Fields, author of Uncertainty From the mind of TinyBuddha.com, Lori Deschene brings us the latest edition of her guide on how to throw off stagnation and walk into a happier and healthier life. Feeling good is a choice, the possibility of it is up to you! You are in control of your purpose. Life has a way of giving us more questions than answers. Especially this one we hear all too well: Why am I here? People all over are wondering that very thing. With Tiny Buddha, learn how we can choose the meaning behind our place in this vast universe. Learn how to transcend happiness from feeling like a chore to being an active daily practice. Jump into your life purpose. Featuring straightforward and practical advice based on Taoist practices and her own personal journey, author Lori Deschene explores universal aspects that help uncover your life purpose. By breaking down hard yet revealing questions about life, love, happiness, and change; Tiny Buddha provides all sorts of down-to-earth wisdom and ways for knowing and feeling good about your place in this crazy, complicated universe now and moving forward. Inside, you’ll find: • The difference between searching for meaning versus creating it ourselves • How to create a peaceful space for your spiritual health by not being in control • The importance of accepting your struggles without fully understanding the “why” If you like self-help books or advice blogs, or if you enjoyed Living on Purpose, The Soul’s Human Experience, or The Tao of Influence, then you’ll love Tiny Buddha

"A provocative essay challenging the idea of Buddhist exceptionalism, from one of the world's most widely respected philosophers and writers on Buddhism and science. Buddhism has become a uniquely favored religion in our modern age. A burgeoning number of books extol the scientifically proven benefits of meditation and mindfulness for everything ranging from business to romance. There are conferences, courses, and celebrities promoting the notion that Buddhism is spirituality for the rational; compatible with cutting-edge science; indeed, "a science of the mind." In this provocative book, Evan Thompson argues that this representation of Buddhism is false. In lucid and entertaining prose, Thompson dives deep into both Western and Buddhist philosophy to explain how the goals of science and religion are fundamentally different. Efforts to seek their unification are wrongheaded and promote mistaken ideas of both. He suggests cosmopolitanism instead, a worldview with deep roots in both Eastern and Western traditions. Smart, sympathetic, and intellectually ambitious, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Buddhism's place in our world today."--Provided by publisher.

From the founder of the popular online community Tiny Buddha.com comes a daily inspirational guide of simple and creative challenges to help you actively spread love to those around you. Tiny Buddha’s 365 Days of Tiny Love Challenges is a simple guide to help readers pursue happy, connected lives and bring greater love into the world. Each week begins with an inspirational message written by members of the TinyBuddha.com online community, followed by seven days of short challenges that focus on self-love, giving and receiving love in relationships and friendships, and spreading love in the world, such as: Write a list of three things you appreciate about yourself and place it somewhere in your home where you’ll frequently see it throughout the day Compliment someone who serves you in some way (for example, a waiter, barista, or bus driver) on how well they do their job Keep an eye out for someone who looks sad—a friend, coworker, or even stranger—and say something that might make them laugh or smile. By using the book each day throughout the year, readers will learn to develop closer bonds in relationships, let go of anger and bitterness, better understand themselves and their loved ones, and turn strangers into friends.

Jack Kornfield had gathered together the Buddha's best and most beautiful words and those of his countless disciples to create an enlightening, accessible and practical companion for those in search of the Buddha's path of happiness. The simple, but profound, verses and quotations in BUDDHA'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK explore the themes of individual awareness and kindness, wise relationships and the interconnection of all beings, and act as a reminder that anyone can live with the mindfulness and compassion of a Budda. The section on the Art of Meditation includes easily followed meditations for sitting, walking, eating, loving kindness, forgiveness and compassion.