The Grateful Elephant

The Grateful Elephant PDF Author: Eugene Watson Burlingame
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Category : Buddhist legends
Languages : en
Pages : 236

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Twenty-six stories selected from the author's larger work, Buddhist parables.

The Grateful Elephant

The Grateful Elephant PDF Author: Eugene Watson Burlingame
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Category : Buddhist legends
Languages : en
Pages : 236

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Book Description
Twenty-six stories selected from the author's larger work, Buddhist parables.

The Grateful Elephant

The Grateful Elephant PDF Author: Eugene Watson Burlingame
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ISBN:
Category : Buddhist legends
Languages : en
Pages : 236

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Book Description
Twenty-six stories selected from the author's larger work, Buddhist parables.

The Grateful Elephant and Other Stories

The Grateful Elephant and Other Stories PDF Author:
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ISBN: 9780404172398
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 172

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The Grateful Elephant

The Grateful Elephant PDF Author: Eugene Watson Burlingame
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddhist legends
Languages : en
Pages : 172

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The Grateful Elephant and Other Stories Translated from the Pāli

The Grateful Elephant and Other Stories Translated from the Pāli PDF Author: Eugene Watson Burlingame
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465548645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187

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THESE stories are said to have been related by Gotama Buddha for the purpose of conveying to his hearers moral and religious lessons and the lessons of common sense. Gotama Buddha was born nearly twenty-five centuries ago in the city of Kapila, in Northeast India. Kapila was the principal city of the Sakya tribe, and his father was king of the tribe. Gotama was his family name. Buddhameans Awakened or Enlightened, that is to say, awakened or enlightened to the cause and the cure of human suffering. The Buddhist Scriptures tell us that when Gotama was born, the angels rejoiced and sang. An aged wise man inquired: “Why doth the company of angels rejoice?” They replied: “He that shall become Buddha is born in the village of the Sakyas for the welfare and happiness of mankind; therefore are we joyful and exceeding glad.” The wise man hastened to the king’s house, and said: “Where is the child? I, too, wish to see him.” They showed him the child. When he saw the child, he rejoiced and was exceeding glad. And he took him in his arms, and said: “Without an equal is he! foremost among men!” Then, because he was an old man, and knew that he was soon to die, he became sorrowful and wept tears. Said the Sakyas: “Will any harm come to the child?” “No,” replied the wise man, “this child shall one day become Buddha; out of love and pity for mankind he shall set in motion the Wheel of Religion; far and wide shall his religion be spread. But as for me, I have not long to live; before these things shall come to pass, death will be upon me. Therefore am I stricken with woe, overwhelmed with sorrow, afflicted with grief.” Seven days after Gotama was born, his mother died, and he was brought up by his aunt and step-mother. When he was nineteen years old, he married his own cousin. For ten years he lived a life of ease, in the enjoyment of all the comforts and luxuries which riches and high position could give him. When he was twenty-nine years old, a change came over him.

The Grateful Elephant, and Other Stories (selected from Buddhist Parables). Translated from the Pāli by E.W. Burlingame. With Illustrations by Dorothy Lathrop

The Grateful Elephant, and Other Stories (selected from Buddhist Parables). Translated from the Pāli by E.W. Burlingame. With Illustrations by Dorothy Lathrop PDF Author: Eugene Watson Burlingame
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Languages : en
Pages : 172

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The Elephant's Girl

The Elephant's Girl PDF Author: Celesta Rimington
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0593121252
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353

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A magical adventure for fans of Katherine Applegate and Jennifer Holm about a girl with a mysterious connection to the elephant who saved her life. An elephant never forgets, but Lexington Willow can't remember her past. Swept away by a tornado as a toddler, she was dropped in a nearby Nebraska zoo, where an elephant named Nyah protected her from the storm. With no trace of her family, Lex grew up at the zoo with her foster father, Roger; her best friend, Fisher; and the wind whispering in her ear. Years later, Nyah sends Lex a telepathic image of the woods outside the zoo. Soon, Lex is wrapped up in an adventure involving ghosts, lost treasure, and a puzzle that might be the key to finding her family. Can Lex summon the courage to discover who she really is--and why the tornado brought her here all those years ago?

Tua and the Elephant

Tua and the Elephant PDF Author: R.P. Harris
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452116539
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206

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Ten-year-old Tua—Thai for "peanut"—has everything she needs at home in Chiang Mai, Thailand, except for one thing she's always wanted: a sister. In the market one day, Tua makes an accidental acquaintance—one with wise, loving eyes, remarkable strength, and a very curious trunk. And when Tua meets Pohn-Pohn, it's clear this elephant needs her help. Together, the unusual team sets off on a remarkable journey to escape from Pohn-Pohn's vile captors. From the bustling night market to the hallowed halls of a Buddhist temple and finally, to the sanctuary of an elephant refuge, this clever girl and her beloved companion find that right under their noses is exactly what each has been searching for: a friend.

The Thankful Book

The Thankful Book PDF Author: Todd Parr
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316230944
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Todd Parr's beloved Thanksgiving classic celebrating all of the things there are to be grateful for in a kid's life is now a board book! I am thankful for music because it makes me want to dance.I am thankful for my feet because they help me run and play. I am thankful for kisses because they make me feel loved. The perfect book to treasure and share around the holidays and throughout the year is now available as a board book! Todd Parr's bestselling books have celebrated Valentine's Day, Earth Day, and Halloween, teaching kids about unconditional love, respecting the earth, and facing fears, all with his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity. The Thankful Book celebrates all the little things children can give thanks for. From everyday activities like reading and bathtime to big family meals together and special alone time between parent and child, Todd inspires readers to remember all of life's special moments.

The Magician's Elephant

The Magician's Elephant PDF Author: Kate DiCamillo
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763652989
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225

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When ten-year-old orphan Peter Augustus Duchene encounters a fortune teller in the marketplace one day and she tells him that his sister, who is presumed dead, is in fact alive, he embarks on a remarkable series of adventures as he desperately tries to find her.