The Monkey King and other tales
Suitable for children aged 3-7
Six stories from the Buddhist tradition
These six cartoon-illustrated stories (three Jataka tales and three stories from the life of the Buddha) are preceded by delightful introductions to each stories theme by actor Neil Clark (pictured below). This 83-minute DVD is taken from Clear Vision's schools resource for Key Stage 1.
..very accessible and simple, yet deeply innocent and spiritual... I really recommend this resource to anyone looking for something worthwhile and valuable to capture the interest and imagination of any child and to engage them in thought and consideration, reaching straight into their heart.
RE-View
Six 13-minute stories - and their themes:
- The Monkey King - greed, heroism, leadership
- Siddhartha and the Swan - kindess to animals
- The Lion and the Jackal - trust and generosity
- The King's Elephant - the effect of the company we keep
- Kisa and the Mustard Seeds - bereavement, sadness and loss
- Angulimala meets the Buddha - courage and change for the better
Clear Vision ... is to be congratulated on this well conceived and well executed project. Short, clear commentaries help pinpoint the moral of each story and its relation to contemporary life, while the stories use stills with excellent narration ... to illustrate Buddhist values in action over a range of everyday experiences.
Times Educational Supplement
Schools should purchase this education version.