The Hermit The Mouse And The Rat
A Tale from the Collected Works of Drontse Yongzhen Lobsan Tsultrim

Translated by Ngodup Paljor

Back Of The Book

What happens when a Buddhist hermit trying to meditate in his cave is robbed  by two thieving rodents: a mouse and a rat? And the partners in crime boldly deny their guilt?
The hermit s neighbors get involved including the local partridge family a weasel a passing vulture and the hermit s own white cat. Everyone has their own advice for the hermit and the thieves. How can this situation be sorted out when the characters in the story have issues with doubt greed ignorance and harsh words?
This fable explains the importance of Buddhist practices of prayer kindness gratitude how karma works in all our lives and how life s obstacles can be transformed.
Based on the Tibetan popular stories by Drontse Yonghzen Lobsang Tsultrim and charmingly illustrated by Gonpo Thondup the voices and thoughts of the tale s characters engagingly tackle life s common problems.
Rosemany Lancaster LTWA

ISBN-13-9789390752263

Isbn No.    9789390752263

Author:    Ngodup Paljor

Publisher:    Library of Tibetan Works & Archives

Binding:    Paperback

Language :   English

Edition:    1

No. Of Pages :    40

Year Of Publication :   2022