The Hero of Compassion

How Lokeshvara Got One Thousand Arms

Harry Einhorn, Koha Le

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Shambhala Publications Inc
22 November 2022

Picture books, activity books & early learning material

2023 NAPPA Award winner

The magical story of a compassionate hero who learns how to always care for others and to never give up-for kids ages 4-8.

2023 NAPPA Award Winner

Themagical story of a compassionate hero who learns how toalways care for others and to never give up-for kids ages 4-8.

Lokeshvara shows us that with compassion, we can always pick up the pieces of a broken heart, and be stronger, more loving, and more wise than before.

Lokeshvarais a compassionate hero who lives above the moon. He tries to help every single being in the world but gets frustrated when he realizesthat hecan't save everyone.

Lokeshvarabecomes so disheartenedthat he explodes into a thousand pieces. With a little help from awisefriend and teacher,the piecesare put backtogetherin awaythat canbenefit even more beings than before.

Lokeshvara'stale ofcompassionand resilienceteaches us that even whenwefeeloverwhelmed by the suffering we see in the world, we canstillfindcreativewaysto help those around us.

With beautiful illustrations that use a unique approach to color, shadows, and perspective to evoke a sense of magic and wonder, thisretelling of a classic Asian Buddhist tale is timely and meaningful for kids and grown-ups alike.

By: Harry Einhorn, Koha Le
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781611809787
ISBN 10: 1611809789
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 22 November 2022
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

HARRY EINHORN is a composer, artist, and meditation instructor. He has helped coordinate Buddhist practice and study programs in Europe, North and South America, India, and Taiwan. Harry has over a decade of experience working with kids teaching art in theaters, schools, and museums, including the Rubin Museum of Art in New York. Harry currently resides in Taiwan where he lectures at a Buddhist university. KHOA LE is an illustrator, graphic designer, painter, and writer. She graduated from the Fine Arts University in Ho Chi Minh City. She has published several award-winning children's books, four of which she both wrote and illustrated. Her artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Korea.

Reviews for The Hero of Compassion: How Lokeshvara Got One Thousand Arms

It is so important for children to know about Lokeshvara. I welcome this book as one that is not only timely but long overdue. -Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist