The Calm Buddha at Bedtime: Tales of Wisdom, Compassion and Mindfulness

Dharmachari Nagaraja

Mar 2018 · Bolinda · Narrated by Eloise Oxer

About this audiobook

Growing up in the modern world, our children can often feel distracted, stressed and anxious. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, compassion and mindfulness, is the ideal basis for helping any child face the challenges of daily life with increased confidence and calm. A magical collection of stories that will draw your child into enchanting new worlds and help them to discover a treasury of Buddhist wisdom. From the tale of Percy the ostrich and Kevin the snail, which teaches the importance of friendship, to that of Marina the mermaid and the golden shell, which will encourage your child to meet adversity with honesty and compassion, these stories are designed to both entertain and enlighten. They aim to help: - develop your child's imagination and sense of creativity - reassure your child about any worries they may have - teach valuable life lessons and boost self-confidence - promote relaxation and prepare your child for a good night's sleep - further strengthen the bond between you and your child

About the author

Dharmachari Nagaraja regularly presents BBC Radio 2's Pause for Thought with Terry Wogan, and has appeared on BBC 1's Heaven and Earth programme. A practising Buddhist for nearly 20 years, he formerly ran the Covent Garden Meditation Centre in London. He is currently involved with the Glasgow Buddhist Centre, where he works as a psychotherapist.

Since her acclaimed debut in the Sydney Theatre Company's 2002 production of The Glass Menagerie, Eloise has worked with the STC, the MTC, Racing Pulse and numerous independent theatre companies Australia wide. An avid reader, her Bolinda audiobook titles range from Ted Prior’s children's classics to Peter Carey’s literary fiction. Screen credits include Oddball, Hunt Angels, and the ABC’s The Cut, My Place and The Doctor Blake Mysteries.