The Partridge, the Monkey and the Elephant | A Jathaka Bedtime Story about Respect for elders
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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Three friends, a partridge, a monkey and an elephant, keep arguing until they find out who is the oldest by remembering when the great banyan tree was small. A Jathaka story about respecting our elders.A gentle, narrated Jathaka story for children aged 5 to 12, ending with a quiet moment of music for sleep. The Jathaka are the Buddha's stories of his past lives.Good quality: Respect for elders (Gārava)Talk about it tomorrow:1. How did the partridge show that he was the oldest?2. Why were the three friends happier after they began to show respect?3. Who is an older person you can show respect to?Try this today: Greet an older person in your family with a smile, and listen carefully when they talk to you.Watch the picture-book video: youtube.com/@LittleBodhiStoriesFree picture book and activity packs: ko-fi.com/littlebodhistoriesMay all beings be happy. 🙏
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