Introduce children aged 4-8 to the calming world of Zen with “Zen for Kids.” This engaging book features eleven Zen-inspired stories from diverse cultures, each promoting valuable lessons like patience, kindness, honesty, and forgiveness. Following each tale, children can explore over 50 mindful activities, including writing haikus, practicing zazen, and observing nature. It’s a gentle guide to mindfulness, offering easy breathing exercises and tools for emotional regulation to help kids navigate frustration, worry, and excitement.

Why You Should Read?

• Helps children develop patience, kindness, honesty, sharing, and forgiveness through engaging stories.
• Offers over 50 mindful activities and exercises that promote emotional regulation and self-awareness.
• Provides a gentle introduction to mindfulness and meditation in a child-friendly language.

About the Author

Laura Burges (Ryuko Eitai) is a lay entrusted Buddhist teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She lectures, offers classes, and leads retreats at the San Francisco Zen Center and other practice places in Northern California. She taught children for 35 years and now mentors other teachers.