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In the complex world we live in today, we need to be reminded of the interdependence of every human being between one another. We also need to remember our connection to the nature that feeds and sustains us through our journey of co-creation. 'Leaf Talks Peace' is an illustrated poem for children which spreads the Buddha's message of interconnectedness of all beings through the eyes of a leaf called Harmony, who lives on the Bodhi Tree. Buddha sits under the tree and sees in Harmony the Sun, the earth, stars, clouds, rain, time, space and mind. He sees the whole universe in this one leaf. Human solidarity and harmony can happen when there is ecological peace, social peace and individual peace, in a world where there is selflessness and acceptance of the many. Peaceful co-existence starts with conscious individuals, and it is never too early to start spreading this message to children. Along with the powerful ideals of mindfulness and generosity of the poem, this book comes with suggested discussions and activities for educators and parents alike to help develop the citizens of tomorrow into conscious beings. Spreading a much-needed message of unity and tolerance, 'Leaf Talks Peace' aims at developing children's minds to help them become more conscious global citizens when they reach adulthood.

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...Priya Kumari's Leaf Talks Peace is a beautifully illustrated book that teaches children the importance of living in harmony with nature and with all forms of life. I hope that it will contribute to a better awareness of the responsibility each of us has to protect our environment in order to insure the survival of humanity. - His Holiness The Dalai Lama A beautiful children's book conveying Buddha's message of interdependent origination of life. The author has elegantly depicted life with the help of a leaf. Rhyming words and deeply thought illustrations make this book unique. It is a jewel of thoughts as it encourages young readers to protect cultural diversity and perceive themselves as a reflection of harmony seen in nature. - His Holiness The Kenting Tai Situpa, The Supreme Head of the Palpung Institution of Buddhist Dharma, Palpung Sherabling Monastic Seat, HP, India ...Dear children, this lovely book is your shloka, your hymn to tread the glory of life. Your minds will mingle with the Divine in the many miles you shall go. These simple pictures are the poetry of peace in the sinews of nature. - Prof. Lokesh Chandra, Director, International Academy of Indian Culture; Formerly President ICCR and Member of Parliament, India; Author of classics like Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography and Tibetan-Sanskrit Dictionary May this book bring Peace and Harmony within and without to everyone whoever reads it and facilitate in establishing a harmonious society and continue to benefit all sentient beings. - Ven. Dr. Dhammapiya, Secretary General, International Buddhist Confederation, New Delhi This book is an amazing attempt to nurture and train tender minds to appreciate nature around them. After reading the book they will never think of exploiting it. Tender fingers will touch every leaf feeling life within it. They will internalize the philosophy of interdependence in an easy manner and live harmoniously and peacefully. - Prof. Dr. Shashi Bala, Dean, Centre of Indology, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi. Author of several books like Manifestations of Buddhas, Buddhist Art: In Praise of the divine Nowadays there are so few children's books that would be able to explain this important thought of Lord Buddha to children - we are all interconnecting.....This is such a simple and such a difficult thought for the life of every day. And I think that the author of this book did an important thing - to tell the children about that, to try to develop this idea from a very early age... - Victoria Demenova, PhD Art History, Director of the Art History, Cultural Studies and Design Department, Ural Federal University, Russia. What a delightful and refreshing Idea! To tell children the wonders of all there is about Life in just one leaf! Chosen is the heart shaped leaf from the Bodhi Tree, the Tree, under which Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini and under which he meditated in Bodhgaya to understand, what one must do to walk the path to Harmony with all there is, harmony among humans, harmony with nature, harmony within the Cosmos. In her Poem of the Leaf, Priya Kumari, encapsulates in just a few pages the essence of Lord Buddha's teachings for peace one earth... - Christel Pilz, Researcher on Ancient Wisdom Site ...Priya Kumari invokes us all to hear the voice of the nature and our inner voice. Let us sit together with our children next to a beautiful tree, open the book and hear the echo of the Buddha's message in the sweet voice of the magical leaf. - Lyudmila Klasanova, PhD in Indian and Tibetan Culture, Correspondent of Buddhistdoor Global

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