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Rest is Best! Best is Rest!
"Rest is Best! - introduces children to Dzogchen through the practice of resting the mind. It is an ode to self love written by Ziji Rinpoche. Through being gentle with oneself we discover self compassion, from which flowers compassion for all. Through resting the mind, for short moments, many times, we reset and take care when stormy feelings are stirring.
'I must be kind to myself, every minute I must be kind to myself.
Kind to my body, kind to my mind, kind in my words.
Rest my body. Rest my words. Rest my mind. So kind.'
'Resting the mind. Resting the impulse to behave in certain ways - this is self compassion. Self compassion flowers compassion for everyone' - Ziji Rinpoche, commenting on Rest is Best!
'Even when I have BIG feelings, or small feelings,
resting my mind is the very best way to be kind to myself.'
'This is certainly the pith of the teaching right here. Resting the mind. What could be more compassionate than a practice that introduces the nature of mind and then offers the simple teaching: 'short moments of mind, repeated many times, becomes automatic.' This is the most compassionate, straightforward, forthcoming teaching we could ever expect to hear. It is the teaching of all goodness.' - Ziji Rinpoche
'I can always feel happy when I rest my mind.
When I rest my mind, it feels big as the sky.
Then my feelings fly on by like a bird in the sky.'
Through the BeginningMind books, kids learn how to relax in mind to be happy and act with kindness and deep wisdom. The texts are for the children and adults of today and are written by Ziji Rinpoche, Dzogchen lineage successor of Wangdor Rimpoche."
'I must be kind to myself, every minute I must be kind to myself.
Kind to my body, kind to my mind, kind in my words.
Rest my body. Rest my words. Rest my mind. So kind.'
'Resting the mind. Resting the impulse to behave in certain ways - this is self compassion. Self compassion flowers compassion for everyone' - Ziji Rinpoche, commenting on Rest is Best!
'Even when I have BIG feelings, or small feelings,
resting my mind is the very best way to be kind to myself.'
'This is certainly the pith of the teaching right here. Resting the mind. What could be more compassionate than a practice that introduces the nature of mind and then offers the simple teaching: 'short moments of mind, repeated many times, becomes automatic.' This is the most compassionate, straightforward, forthcoming teaching we could ever expect to hear. It is the teaching of all goodness.' - Ziji Rinpoche
'I can always feel happy when I rest my mind.
When I rest my mind, it feels big as the sky.
Then my feelings fly on by like a bird in the sky.'
Through the BeginningMind books, kids learn how to relax in mind to be happy and act with kindness and deep wisdom. The texts are for the children and adults of today and are written by Ziji Rinpoche, Dzogchen lineage successor of Wangdor Rimpoche."
32 pages, Hardcover
Published November 13, 2021
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November 8, 2021
This is a wonderful book. It has had a profound impact upon my children. You think it is just a children's book but the message is groundbreaking and actually has helped day to day too.
My youngest daughter has started drawing similar characters in her artwork and sometimes comes up with something really wise to say based on having reflected on the messages in the book.
Thank you Ziji Rinpoche and Celine Wright!
My youngest daughter has started drawing similar characters in her artwork and sometimes comes up with something really wise to say based on having reflected on the messages in the book.
Thank you Ziji Rinpoche and Celine Wright!
November 8, 2021
I love this book and I am so grateful to be able to share these precious teachings with my son in such an enjoyable way,
Thank you :)
Thank you :)
November 13, 2021
Wonderful book, sharing profound wisdom that is so intrinsic to each of us, helping children actualize their natural strength and power of clarity.
November 8, 2021
I absolutely love to read this book and the other books from the series together with my son (5 years). They are so soothing and bring so much rest and peace. I can deeply relax and I see that my son Abel relaxes too. We love those moments together and I find them utterly important and so precious.
I am deeply grateful for having these books as tools for dealing with strong emotions and getting to know the nature of our minds. I think that this is the most important education I can be provided with and that I can provide to my son by reading these books.
I can see that the relationship between my son and me is so much more kind and full of love and appreciation. These books have supported us a lot regarding this.
When Abel is in trouble or when we are in trouble, we know what to rely on, our strong and kind minds, we can remind each other about this and grasp the books when it is difficult.
I especially love this book so much, it is truly important to love myself and prioritize self-love in my life. From a place of self-love, I am able to be a much more loving, open and kind mother for my son and person in the world. Thank you so so much for creating these powerful books!
With love,
Els
I am deeply grateful for having these books as tools for dealing with strong emotions and getting to know the nature of our minds. I think that this is the most important education I can be provided with and that I can provide to my son by reading these books.
I can see that the relationship between my son and me is so much more kind and full of love and appreciation. These books have supported us a lot regarding this.
When Abel is in trouble or when we are in trouble, we know what to rely on, our strong and kind minds, we can remind each other about this and grasp the books when it is difficult.
I especially love this book so much, it is truly important to love myself and prioritize self-love in my life. From a place of self-love, I am able to be a much more loving, open and kind mother for my son and person in the world. Thank you so so much for creating these powerful books!
With love,
Els
November 10, 2021
I am beyond grateful to have these amazing books to support me in the journey of motherhood. I have already bought 4 books from this collection and was very excited to know that "Rest is best" was being released. My 3 year old daughter loves the books and i do too. I feel it is as much a book for myself as for my daughter. When we read together we can already feel the relief and the beauty of our all pervading strong mind. Together we learn to rest, even when stormy feelings appear. How amazing that my daughter has an understanding of the nature of her mind at such a young age. I definitely wish i had this understanding much earlier. I am thankful beyond words for this beautiful book.
Thank you so much to the authors and illustrator.
Joëlle and Eiya
Thank you so much to the authors and illustrator.
Joëlle and Eiya
November 8, 2021
Rest is Best is a book for adults as well as children. Immediately from the first page I am relaxed in my mind and body and more and more so gently and easily as I read each page. This book shows me how to love myself and others. So simple & powerful. Thank you Ziji Rinpoche & Nico & Celine for a beautiful effortless way to open to love.
December 27, 2021
I find the text in this book immediately soothing, it reminds me and the kids in my care to relax and rest, taking life one moment at a time. The metaphors are naturally evocative of the nature of mind. A precious gem by Ziji Rinpoche which it was an honour to illustrate!
November 12, 2021
Such a simple way to introduce children to naturally meditate 🎁 I really want to follow and share 🦋
November 24, 2021
It is completely amazing that books like this exist! In such a simple and sweet way, I as the adult, and the child who read the book with me, instantly experienced soothing energy, openness and ease. It was a very sweet and empowering moment to share and I look forward to reading the book again and again <3
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