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| Habia una vez… Un Dios-papá. by Duran, Carlos Joaquin. Florida, Argentina: Ediciones Paulinas. 1982. | In Spanish. |
| Heart of the Enlightened: A Book of Story-Meditations, the. by De Mello, Anthony. New York, NY: Doubleday. 1991. | A sequel to Taking Flight including Buddhist tales, Hindu fables, Islamic sayings, Christian parables and more story meditations to still the striving, thinking mind and touch the heart. |
| Hero of the Land of Snow: Adapted from the Tibetan Epic Tale of Gesar. by Gretchen, Sylvia. trans. Berkeley, CA: Dharma Publishing. 1990. | Gesar is destined to be the King of Ling, but he needs the help of the beautiful lady Brougmo and the speed of Kyanshay, his flying horse, to defeat the evil lords who rule the land. A tale of adventure and magic, adapted from an ancient Tibetan epic. |
| Heroes, Or Greek Fairy Tales, the. by Kingsley, Charles. New York, NY: Hurst & Company. | We owe to the old Greeks the beginning of all our mathematics, geometry, astronomy, our laws, freedom, politics, and metaphysics. The Greeks called themselves "Hellens" but the Romans miscalled them Greeks. They worshipped no idols and they still believed in the last six of the Ten Commandments, and knew well what was right and what was wrong. And they believed that gods loved men, and taught them and that without the gods, men were sure to become ruin. Now, why have I called this book "The Heroes?" Because that was the name which the Hellens gave to men who were brave and skillful, and dare do more than other men. The stories are not all true, of course, nor half of them: you are the simple enough to fancy that; but the meaning of them is true, and true forever, and that is "Do right and God will help you." |
| Hitopadesha: An Ancient Fabled Classic, the. by Chandiramani, G.L., ed. Mumbai, India: Jaico Publishing House. 1997. | The Hitopadesh was probably written in 1675 A.D. by the great Hindu scholar, Narayana Pandit during the reign of King Dhavalachandra. Like the Panchatantra it is written in the form of a chain of simples stories. Each story has a moral and a philosophical theme which has stood the test of time and is relevant to modern times. It guides us as to how to attain success in life by understanding human nature. |
| How the Children Became Stars: A Family Treasury of Stories, Prayers, and Blessings from Around the World. by Zerah, Aaron. Sorin Books. | Fifty-two of the world's tales of spiritual wisdom to share and celebrate with your family. Each story comes with questions and activities to enrich a whole week, plus a meal blessing and a family prayer that carry out the theme of the week. |
| Hundred Tales of Wisdom, the. by Shah, Idries, ed. London, England: The Octagon Press. Ltd. 1989. | A collection of tales, anecdotes, events, narrations and "action teachings" from Rumi's life, used in Sufi schools for the development of insights beyond ordinary perceptions. |
| Hundredth Dove and Other Tales, the. by Yolen, Jane. New York, NY: Thomas Y. Crowell Company. 1976. | Seven archetypal tales, as simple as stories to be read before bedtime and as evocative as a serious exploration of the real nature of happiness, the pain of Oedipal love, the blindness of obedience, etc. |
| Hungry Tigers: Buddhist Myths, Legends and Jataka Tales, the. by Martin, Rafe. Cambridge, MA: Yellow Moon Press. 1999. | "It is a brilliant, thorough retelling of ageless Jataka Tales with illuminating commentary, a collection of stories that cuts to the heart and engenders the inherent compassion in each reader". "This book is a storehouse of priceless human truths. Hearing these tales, telling them ourselves, we can transform our own lives, save the many beings, and simply enjoy". |
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