The coconut monk
By: Thich Nhat Hanh ; illustrated by Vo-Dinh Mai.
Contributors: Vo-Dinh, Mai, 1933-
Publisher: Plum Blossom Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Berkeley, Calif
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781888375978
Subjects: Religious life -- Buddhism -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature
Description: In a war-torn world filled with images of violence, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers young readers reassurance and a reminder that peace can be found through empathy. Based on a talk given directly to children, this timely book uses the image of a cat and a mouse and their smiling friend the Coconut Monk as metaphors for overcoming seemingly unconquerable divides of nature, nation, and belief. Teaching equanimity, compassion, and perseverance, the book includes full-color oil paintings by Vietnamese-American painter Vo-Dinh Mai that further enhance the author’s message.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.