Buddhist Adventure

In this contemporary story, Tash lives in Tibet, where as a practicing Buddhist she must follow many rules to avoid the wrath of the occupying Chinese soldiers. Lately, things have been relatively peaceful, as long as Tash and her family hide their religion and don't mention its leader, the Dalai Lama. Then a man publicly sets himself on fire in protest. Soldiers seize Tash's parents. She narrowly escapes, and soon she and her best friend, Sam, along with two borrowed yaks, flee across the mountains, where they face blizzards, hunger, a treacherous landscape, and the threat of capture.

“Fresh and engaging—rich with symbolism and great imagery!” Little Hyat’s Book Reviews. When demons kidnap Ariel’s mother, her search leads to a hidden realm where demons feed on fear. While being hunted as the one destined to destroy them, Ariel must awaken the power of her mind and fearlessly vanquish the demons before they achieve their aim of enslaving the human race. Guided by a quirky old wise man and accompanied by a dangerously attractive young warrior, she navigates both inner and outer landscapes filled with peril. The stakes couldn’t be higher. If Ariel fails, ...

Borobudur in Central Java has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple, built out of 1.6 million blocks of worked volcanic stone and containing three miles of relief carvings and 504 statues of Buddha. Yet for 1,000 years it lay deserted in the jungle until it was rediscovered by none other than the famous Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.

If mountains and adventure travel are your dream, this thrilling book will take you away on a secret trek, even if you are stuck at home. Whether you're an experienced mountaineer, or you've never hiked before, read this book to find a little known Himalayan hike that is more accessible, less expensive and less dangerous to you and the environment than climbing Everest. If you are an armchair enthusiast and you love to read about adventures and travel, but you don't actually plan to go there, this book is for you. And today, if you cannot go due to restrictions, you can still enjoy an ...

Rudyard Kipling’s best loved book, full of timeless and beloved tales of adventure. The story of Mowgli, the abandoned "man-cub" who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful black panther Bagheera, and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes.

That's Happiness is a heartwarming tale about a little bunny named Mr. Brambles who accompanies his friend Eleanor when she delivers her delicious muffins in the village where they live. One day, while making her weekly stop at the Buddhist temple, Eleanor gets distracted chatting with an old friend, and Mr. Brambles accidentally tumbles out of her apron pocket. He finds himself inside the temple where he first hears the wise words that will change his life forever.

Four Hearts a Novel by Julian Bound ‘You walk into a room filled with all the people you’ve ever met, who do you seek out first?’ Diagnosed with an incurable illness, one man begins a journey across the world to meet with those from his past. Travelling to India and Nepal’s ancient cities and to Thailand’s tropical islands, those he encounters hold a message for him. Exploring the concepts of love, friendship and heartache it is he who must ultimately face a destiny shaped by life choices made. Four Locations, Four Souls, One Journey. - ‘Four Hearts’ a tale of wanderlust and ...

Junta-te a Tachi, um pequeno grilo muito sábio vindo das montanhas do Tibete, em aventuras encantadas de descoberta e amizade! Viajando pelo céu, Tachi dá por si numa movimentada cidade europeia, onde conhece Ditza, uma menina sonhadora, e o seu gato preguiçoso, Riscadinho. Juntos, Tachi, Ditza e Riscadinho embarcam em aventuras mágicas, aprendendo lições intemporais de bondade e sabedoria.

Of Eden’s Touch by Julian Bound Tales of Horror in Paradise From the remote Himalayan monasteries of Tibet and Bhutan, to Nepal and the backstreets of Kathmandu, and from the isolated bamboo forests of Japan to encounters with the macabre in India and China. Chilling stories of entities and spirits roaming across Asia and South East Asia - some lost, some choosing to stay on the borderlands between life and death… others intent on sharing their malevolence with any passing traveller happened upon. Ten chilling tales of horror, with each carrying a unique twist and bite. Beware when in ...