The Golden Goose King: A Tale Told by the Buddha

By Judith Ernst

Two geese captured by a hunter who seeks a golden goose for the king and queen save themselves when their loyalty and concern impress the royal couple. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0964436205
• ISBN13: 9780964436206
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Parvardigar Pr
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.5" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Spiritual Geese

The Golden Goose in this traditional Buddhist tale symbolizes the Buddha. Judith Ernst retells the story from the sacred Jataka texts, dating back to 483 BC. It is an uplifting story that shows us the nobility to which we can aspire. As we raise our eyes to watch wild geese overhead, our hearts know that we can be healed and become better. The goose is important mythologically and continues to attract us as small flock owners. My next book, How to Raise Poultry, will include geese. Start with a flock of chickens, How To Raise Chickens: Everything You Need To Know (How to Raise...)