A young Chinese-American girl living in San Francisco with her family describes the principles and ceremonies of Buddhism.

"This is a book to cherish. Every saying inspires delight, and each picture is worth a thousand words!" -back cover page.

One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a small village in Tibet, his mother was his first great teacher of compassion. In everyday moments from his childhood, young readers begin to see that important lessons are all around us, and that they, too, can grow to truly understand them.

"Based on an ancient and beloved Zen fable, this story is about a wise boy who helps a girl who isn't very nice to him... This story captures many beautiful Zen concepts-- being in the present moment, doing something nice without expecting anything in return, letting go of unpleasant experience, and not lingering on negative thoughts"--Jacket.

When Anh becomes angry and says hurtful things, his grandfather tells him to go to his room and sit with his anger, which allows Anh to feel better. Based on teachings about mindfulness and Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh.