Learn the true meanings of the Ullambana festivity, along with the story of Moggallana, both of which commemorate the Buddha's joyous celebration on the teaching of love for our parents, gratitude, and the making of offerings.

This 32-page children's picture book presents the many meanings and practices of the Ullambana celebration for kids to fully experience this meaningful Buddhist yearly celebration! It retells the renowned story about Moggallana, one of the Buddha's chief disciples, and his acts of love and gratitude for his mother. The history and traditions of the Ullumbana Festival, the Buddha's teachings on gratitude, and ways of making offerings are explained with descriptive illustrations.

Check out the other children's books in the series: My First Dharma Book and The Buddha in Me.
The Great Ullambana Festival, Christine H. Huynh, Dharma Wisdom, Paperback, 32 pp, $9.95

Christine H. Huynh, M.D. has been practicing in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 1998. She treats the physical body but finds the treatment and training of the mind equally important. She is enthusiastic to share a topic that is dear to her heart: the philosophy and practice of Buddhism for adults and children through contemporary writings so the teachings are easy to understand. She is passionate to present the Buddha's teachings in a clear and engaging format with applications to many life's examples for each practitioner to grasp and bring to practice.