Young Monk 3-4

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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book, in a picture book format, tells several small stories about the diligent monk De Du. Practicing physical exercises while standing tall and straight, he feels content with his two empty sleeves. Embracing emptiness in all directions, he finds beauty in it. Should he wear a new robe and feel beautiful? He planted a gourd, but in the end, he got a basket of beans. It doesn’t make sense according to the laws of nature, but it does according to the principles of Buddhism—there must be something fishy about it. Even the timid monk De Du boasts and claims to be strong, protecting the village from harm, but he is fortunate to meet the wise half-immortal Li, who captures the evil ghost grandpa. Monks are supposed to chant scriptures, but sometimes they also kindle fire to refine gold. The fire refined from gold erupts into the sky, and from the fire comes the true scriptures. De Du the monk has many amusing, funny, and embarrassing stories—guaranteed to make you laugh until your belly splits, and you’ll want to read it again and again!