Discover the World through Words.
Explore Lauren’s diverse collection of books, each offering their own unique insights in the realms of mindfulness and wonder.
Mindfulness-Inspired Non-Fiction
Teaching From the Heart of Mindfulness, INDIE Award-Winner
Teaching from the Heart of Mindfulness approaches life as a laboratory for practicing mindfulness as a way of being—from the heart, in presence and as a teacher. When this is magnified for teachers it becomes a mindfulness-based teaching approach. This approach is exemplified in ten real-life classroom vignettes through the lens of a Mindful Teacher Lesson Design.
Teaching as a Spiritual Practice
This book discusses the intersection of teaching practices and spirituality. Written in a straightforward style, it encourages and persuades us to look at the spiritual dimension of teaching.
Questions for the Dalai Lama, Foreword
Presented in a clear, elegant format, Questions for the Dalai Lama poses universal questions, giving answers from the Dalai Lama himself, assembled from quotes, articles, speeches, and written works directly attributed to His Holiness. Organized into several themes, Questions for the Dalai Lama touches on themes ranging from love, to tragedy, to compassion and happiness.
Popular Children's Book
Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda and translations
This wonderful picture book for children and adults alike introduces the powerful practice of mindfulness in a fun and exciting way. With the delightful Monkey and his serene friend Happy Panda guiding readers to a calmer and more attentive mind, this whimsical yet warm presentation will delight all readers.
Language Preservation Books
Tibetan Proverbs, Children’s Voices from the Homeland
A collection of Tibetan proverbs, which captures the ancient wisdom of the Tibetan people. This work also features colourful borders, which are beautifully painted by Tibetan refugee children and portray common images of the Tibetan culture.
Nine and a Half Fingers: A Tibetan Tale of Karma
Nestled high in the Himalayas a young princess asks to taste the first apples of the season. While slicing a piece of the ripe fruit her loyal maidservant accidentally chops the princess finger in two. The angry princess sends the maidservant directly to jail. Month’s later demons from the underworld capture the princess. What happens when the demons see the princess has nine and a half fingers? Find out how all the events in the story are connected and the princess learns the meaning of Karma.