{"id":7432437858501,"title":"Prince Siddhartha and the Bully","handle":"prince-siddhartha-and-the-bully","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- 2024 Gold Nautilus Book Award Winner in Children's Illustrated\/Fiction: Spiritual Teachings --\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- 2023 Bronze Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner in Religious\/Spiritual Fiction --\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beloved story about the early life of the Buddha as Prince Siddhartha and his quest for true friendship. Faced with envy from his cousin, Devadatta, who sought to foil all his efforts in archery and horse racing, Siddhartha used the strength of compassion and non-violence to cope with the bullying. The story's pivotal moment is when Siddhartha is confronted with a difficult decision to prioritize his friendship with Devadatta or the life of the swan. Eloquent language and breathtaking illustrations encourage empathy and understanding for both the bully and the bullied, inspiring readers to seek friendship in challenging situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDownload our free \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 85, 70);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeacher \u0026amp; Parent Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e with engaging tips and activities to bring the stories to life at home or in the classroom. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/8345\/4013\/files\/Prince_Siddhartha_Bully.pdf?v=1748328038\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrince Siddhartha \u0026amp; Bully Educator Guide (Color PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/8345\/4013\/files\/BW_Bully.pdf?v=1748327982\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrince Siddhartha \u0026amp; Bully Educator Guide (Black \u0026amp; White PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/8345\/4013\/files\/BW_First_You.pdf?v=1748327939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive star review by Reader Views (2023):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Prince Siddhartha and the Bully” is a children’s story of the spiritual Buddha by author Dana Green. Green researched the real-life Prince Siddhartha, who lived over three thousand years ago in Nepal, along with over one hundred varying accounts of the Buddha’s younger years, and consulted the Sutra for further stories of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrince Siddhartha is loving and caring toward anyone and anything; unfortunately, his cousin Devadatta does not reciprocate these feelings toward the Prince or others. The Prince’s kindness earns him the respect of others without much effort, leaving Devadatta to work extra hard to try to gain it “his” way. Being jealous, Devadatta confuses Prince Siddhartha with his hurtful words and actions toward himself and an innocent swan. The ending shows the effects of the “seed” we sow in our hearts – whether filled with compassion or hatred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Prince Siddhartha and the Bully” by Dana Green is a timeless story with a message for readers of all ages, applicable for eternity. Shown to the reader is the path each decision brings – if you focus on the positives around you and are this way to others, the seed of compassion will grow into a helpful and caring individual; if the focus is on the negatives and what is not happening, jealousy and hatred will likely sprout into an unhappy and hurt individual. Spiritual or moral, the story will pass with either tone. The illustrations assist with the storytelling and are pleasing to the eye. At the end of the book, Green includes a meditation to practice allowing positivity into your heart, life, and mindset, along with forgiveness for those who have hurt you (i.e., a bully).\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-05-30T20:16:36-07:00","created_at":"2023-05-30T20:16:36-07:00","vendor":"Buddhist Text Translation Society","type":"Hardcover","tags":["Teacher \u0026 Parent Guides"],"price":1295,"price_min":1295,"price_max":1295,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42200444928197,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"1800","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Prince Siddhartha and the Bully","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1295,"weight":386,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.buddhisttexts.org\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Prince_Siddhartha_Cover_Seals_2.jpg?v=1748465269"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.buddhisttexts.org\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Prince_Siddhartha_Cover_Seals_2.jpg?v=1748465269","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":29622461497541,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.111,"height":2700,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/www.buddhisttexts.org\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Prince_Siddhartha_Cover_Seals_2.jpg?v=1748465269"},"aspect_ratio":1.111,"height":2700,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.buddhisttexts.org\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Prince_Siddhartha_Cover_Seals_2.jpg?v=1748465269","width":3000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- 2024 Gold Nautilus Book Award Winner in Children's Illustrated\/Fiction: Spiritual Teachings --\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- 2023 Bronze Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner in Religious\/Spiritual Fiction --\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beloved story about the early life of the Buddha as Prince Siddhartha and his quest for true friendship. Faced with envy from his cousin, Devadatta, who sought to foil all his efforts in archery and horse racing, Siddhartha used the strength of compassion and non-violence to cope with the bullying. The story's pivotal moment is when Siddhartha is confronted with a difficult decision to prioritize his friendship with Devadatta or the life of the swan. Eloquent language and breathtaking illustrations encourage empathy and understanding for both the bully and the bullied, inspiring readers to seek friendship in challenging situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDownload our free \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 85, 70);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeacher \u0026amp; Parent Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e with engaging tips and activities to bring the stories to life at home or in the classroom. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/8345\/4013\/files\/Prince_Siddhartha_Bully.pdf?v=1748328038\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrince Siddhartha \u0026amp; Bully Educator Guide (Color PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/8345\/4013\/files\/BW_Bully.pdf?v=1748327982\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrince Siddhartha \u0026amp; Bully Educator Guide (Black \u0026amp; White PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/8345\/4013\/files\/BW_First_You.pdf?v=1748327939\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive star review by Reader Views (2023):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Prince Siddhartha and the Bully” is a children’s story of the spiritual Buddha by author Dana Green. Green researched the real-life Prince Siddhartha, who lived over three thousand years ago in Nepal, along with over one hundred varying accounts of the Buddha’s younger years, and consulted the Sutra for further stories of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrince Siddhartha is loving and caring toward anyone and anything; unfortunately, his cousin Devadatta does not reciprocate these feelings toward the Prince or others. The Prince’s kindness earns him the respect of others without much effort, leaving Devadatta to work extra hard to try to gain it “his” way. Being jealous, Devadatta confuses Prince Siddhartha with his hurtful words and actions toward himself and an innocent swan. The ending shows the effects of the “seed” we sow in our hearts – whether filled with compassion or hatred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Prince Siddhartha and the Bully” by Dana Green is a timeless story with a message for readers of all ages, applicable for eternity. Shown to the reader is the path each decision brings – if you focus on the positives around you and are this way to others, the seed of compassion will grow into a helpful and caring individual; if the focus is on the negatives and what is not happening, jealousy and hatred will likely sprout into an unhappy and hurt individual. Spiritual or moral, the story will pass with either tone. The illustrations assist with the storytelling and are pleasing to the eye. At the end of the book, Green includes a meditation to practice allowing positivity into your heart, life, and mindset, along with forgiveness for those who have hurt you (i.e., a bully).\u003c\/p\u003e"}