Kuan Yin

Zusatztext Children will be fascinated by this gorgeously crafted picture book, which has the familiar elements of a fairy tale but may expose some readers to a narrative and culture that might not be familiar to them. Booklist (starred review) This retelling of the beloved Bodhisattva, enlightened being, takes the elements of the original story and includes themes of sisterhood and strength. Hsu's illustrations are vivid and detailed, and the line work and bold patterns pull readers deeper into the story. The deep, rich tones of the palace in the beginning shift to softer, brighter pastels as Miao Shin transforms into Kuan Yin. An author's note at the end includes other names for Kuan Yin and informs how she is generally depicted throughout the Buddhist world. School Library Journal Detailed illustrations lift this family-focused introduction to the bodhisattva of compassion. Kirkus Reviews With intricate illustrations reminiscent of Chinese paper cuts, the origin story of a beloved Buddhist saint is reimagined for a new audience. Foreword Reviews Kuan Yin is a book to treasure.The Children's Book Review A gorgeously illustrated and inspired retelling of the Kuan Yin story from the perspective of her younger sister. This book will not only intrigue minds but also help awaken hearts, in children and in those adults fortunate enough to get to read to them.Spirituality & Practice Maya van der Meer has created a world in a book. And it is a world I've been waiting forwhere the hero is a young woman who uses a different kind of power than the kind every other superhero brandishes. She's strong and courageous, and she does what she needs to do. But there's no treachery, no violence, no battles. Instead there is steadfastness, compassion, and love. The book reads like an adventure story, all wrapped up in the beautiful illustrations of Wen Hsu.Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of Omega Institute and author of Broken Open Maya van der Meer and Wen Hsu's Kuan Yin is a beautifully illustrated book that shares the Chinese legend of Princess Miao Shan, who forsakes marriage and wealth in order to fulfill her vow of compassion as the bodhisattva Kuan Yin. This intimately narrated book shares the story of the princess and her transformation into the beloved Buddhist Goddess of Compassion through the eyes of her younger sister, Princess Ling. Through Princess Miao Shan's refusal to marry against her father's wishes and her ultimate wish to save all sentient beings, readers are introduced to the virtues of love, compassion, and forgiveness. I only wish that I had this book when my children were young so they could have been introduced to Princess Miao Shan earlier in their lives!Sharon A. Suh, professor of Buddhism, Seattle University This collaboration between Maya van der Meer and Wen Hsu is a lovely rendering of the Miao Shan legend and Kuan Yin. It effectively conveys core themes of compassion, affirmation of sentient life, and selfless giving for all ages, in particular the young and curious!Mark Unno, associate professor of Buddhism, University of Oregon A beautifully rendered, gorgeously illustrated tale of the power of love, the strength of our human bonds, and the heart of compassion that leads us to true freedom. Kuan Yin offers us a message we all long to hear.Paula Saunders, author of The Distance Home A stunning story, beautifully illustrated, with a timeless message for both children and adults!Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, author of The Logic of Faith With graceful storytelling, Maya van der Meer conveys both the courageous loyalty of sibling princesses and the seriousness of Miao Shan's renunciation of royal life to fulfill her compassionate aspirations to benefit all living beings. The illustrations by Wen Hsu are gorgeous; the bo...

Auteur
MAYA VAN DER MEER is an author, educator, environmentalist, and long-time Buddhist practitioner. She is the founder of the online education platform Bodhi Kids and assists Buddhist communities in establishing or enhancing their children's programming. Maya has run children's programs at meditation retreats and was an instructor at the Middle Way School in Woodstock, New York, where she currently lives with her life partner and their children.

WEN HSU is a Taiwanese-Costa Rican illustrator. She has a wide range of styles working with papercuts, ink, watercolor, textiles and digital art. She has illustrated stories for children in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, India, Japan, Korea, and China. Wen has had a personal connection with Kuan Yin since she was a child, stemming from the bedtime stories her father told about the bodhisattva and trips to the Kuan Yin temples in Taiwan she took with her grandmother.

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Two sisters discover the power of love and the true meaning of compassion in this princess-adventure story based on an ancient Chinese tale.

Miao-Shan isn't your typical princess. She likes to spend her time quietly meditating with the creatures of the forest or having adventures with dragons and tigers. Miao-Shan's heart is so full of love that her dream is to spread happiness throughout the land and help people endlessly. But her father has other plans for her--he intends to have her married and remain in the palace. With the help of her little sister Ling, Miao-Shan escapes and begins her journey to discover the true meaning of compassion.

During their adventure, Ling and Miao-Shan are eventually separated. Ling must overcome doubts, fears, and loneliness in order to realize what her sister had told her all along--that love is the greatest power in the world. After the sisters' reunion, Miao-Shan realizes her true calling as Kuan Yin, the goddess of compassion. A princess-adventure story like none other, this ancient Chinese tale of the world's most beloved Buddhist hero is a story of sisterhood, strength, and following your own path.

Résumé
Spirituality & Practice *"*Best Books of 2021" Award Winner
Bank Street College of Education "The Best Children’s Books of the Year" 
Moonbeams Children’s Book Awards "Best Illustrator" Silver Winner

Two sisters discover the power of love and the true meaning of compassion in this princess-adventure story based on an ancient Chinese tale.

Miao Shan isn't your typical princess. She likes to spend her time quietly meditating with the creatures of the forest or having adventures with dragons and tigers. Miao Shan's heart is so full of love that her dream is to spread happiness throughout the land and help people endlessly. But her father has other plans for her--he intends to have her married and remain in the palace. With the help of her little sister Ling, Miao Shan escapes and begins her journey to discover the true meaning of compassion.

During their adventure, Ling and Miao Shan are eventually separated. Ling must overcome doubts, fears, and loneliness in order to realize what her sister had told her all along--that love is the greatest power in the world. After the sisters' reunion, Miao Shan realizes her true calling as Kuan Yin, the goddess of compassion. A princess-adventure story like none other, this ancient Chinese tale of the world's most beloved Buddhist hero is a story of sisterhood, strength, and following your own path.