Animal Meditation

The 35 stories in this collection will improve the quantity and quality of your child's sleep; improve your child's mood; help your child get to know sounds, words, and language, and develop early literacy skills; spark your child’s imagination and stimulate curiosity; help your child’s brain, social skills, and communication skills to develop; build confidence and self-esteem; and much more.

Rachelle and Rocky, the twin raccoons, are off on another adventure when the great white spirit bear comes into the Earth's dimension. The spirit bear asks them to go on a mission to help raise the vibration of the planet Earth. Rocky and Rachelle meet the spirit, Elder Ellora, when they travel through the center of the Earth to the Ellora Caves. They visit the sacred waterfalls, and discover the peace and joy of meditation using mandalas, mantras, the labyrinth, tai chi, singing bowls, drums, and dance.

Join some cuddly puppies for a collection of sayings from the Buddha. The verses, taken from the Dhammapada, were written centuries ago, but today, they offer insight for all of life's basic struggles. Meditate along with the verses to gain a greater understanding of you, your life, and your purpose. Find the meaning of truth in these verses and how to find it in the world around you. Let your inner Zen puppy guide you to enlightenment.

Zen Dogs, sequel to the best-selling Zen Cats, offers the timeless teachings of Buddhism along with key lessons our canine companions are here to remind us of - such as how to live in the now. Every dog is a living example of loving kindness, a central tenet of the Buddha, which they reteach us with every affectionate lick and joy-filled wag of the tail. Filled with meditations and eternal truths, Zen Dogs offers insight into every aspect of life for both two-leggers and four-leggers.

In the past decade, the thousands-year-old practice of meditation has charged into the Western mainstream. Everyone from rock stars to medical professionals rave about meditation and its health promoting benefits. The biggest question people have is, "How do I start?" Forty-five million Americans already have a built-in meditation guru just panting to teach them: their dogs. In How to Meditate with Your Dog: An Introduction to Meditation for Dog Lovers, James Jacobson and his dog, Maui, show dog lovers everywhere the meditation technique that Jacobson has used and taught for over a decade.

Join your child on a journey through magical realms as they drift off into a peaceful slumber. Meet a friendly polar bear who will guide you through a snow-covered wonderland, swim with mermaids in a sparkling underwater kingdom, and attend an underground garden party with a ladybug and a friendly mouse.