Shantideva : how to wake up a hero / adapted by Dominique Townsend ; illustrated by Tenzin Norbu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Townsend, Dominique, author.

Contributor:

Townsend, Dominique, adapter.

Tenzin Norbu, illustrator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Śāntideva, active 7th century--Juvenile literature.

Śāntideva.

Buddhism--Juvenile literature.

Buddhism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (63 p.)

Place of Publication:

Somerville, Massachusetts : Wisdom, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Readers of all ages will enjoy this retelling of a beloved spiritual classic. Playfully illustrated in traditional Tibetan style, the story of the monk Shantideva frames his inspiring lessons on the way of the bodhisattva superhero. "Shantideva: How to Wake Up a Hero" is the retelling of Shantideva's teachings before a surprised audience, who had thought he was useless and could only eat, sleep, and poop. Leading his listeners into a superhero training of different kind, he reveals the secret to perfect bravery and unbounded compassion and shows how anyone can develop them. You don't need super-strength or magical powers, he says. You just need practice. A dozen illustrations painted in traditional Tibetan style draw in readers to this work that will be treasured not only by Buddhist families but by anyone who aspires to become more kind and wise.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61429-070-9