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The Coconut Monk
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The Coconut Monk Paperback - 2009

by Thich Nhat Hanh; Vo-Dinh Mai (Illustrator)

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Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's second children's book is the story of a monk, a cat, and a mouse learning to live together in peace in the midst of war. Set against the background of the Vietnam War and based on an actual person, The Coconut Monk uses the image of an eccentric monk who has found a way for archenemies to live together peacefully. Based on a talk given directly to children Thich Nhat Hanh uses the image of a cat and a mouse as metaphors for overcoming seemingly unconquerable divides of nature and opinion. Using the example of extending unbiased kindness and remaining calm and centered in the midst of upheaval, the story teaches children the Buddhist principles of equanimity, compassion, and perseverance. Amidst adversarial circumstances the figure of the Coconut Monk remains focused on his practice and continues to radiate all-encompassing love. It's direct expression - a Buddha like smile - is an image well familiar even to those children that have not been previously exposed to Buddhist ideas and principles.

With full-color oil-paintings by Vietnamese-American painter Vo-Dinh Ma, illustrator of award-winning children's books including First Snow and Hermit and the Well.

With a new introduction by the author.

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  • Title The Coconut Monk
  • Author Thich Nhat Hanh; Vo-Dinh Mai (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Plum Blossom, Berkeley CA
  • Publication date 2009-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781888375978 / 1888375973
  • Weight 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.02 x 8.38 x 0.11 in (27.99 x 21.29 x 0.28 cm)
  • Age range 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Religious life - Buddhism
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008034621
  • Dewey Decimal Code 294.344

About the author

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most revered Zen teachers in the world today. His best-selling books include Happiness and Peace Is Every Step. He lives in Plum Village in southwest France, his meditation and retreat center in France, where he teaches the art of mindful living.

Vo-Dinh Mai was born and raised in Hue Vietnam. He studied at the Sorbonne and the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has illustrated numerous books for children and adults, including The Moon Bamboo, The Stone Boy, and the award-winning First Snow, and The Hermit and the Well. He lives in Florida.

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