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Teach me, Koro! Children’s morality: Become a kid who can follow rules!

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Teach me, Koro! Children’s morality: Become a kid who can follow rules!

  • By Shaku Tessyu / Artwork by Yasumi Kaiya
  • Published 13th February 2019

This series of picture books is based on the teachings of Buddhism intended to nurture children's moral values.

In this book, the dog character called Koro, who is a Buddhist priest, gives clear answers to the questions that children have about rules and regulations that exist in society.

The words of Koro are those of the supervisor of this book, monk Tetsuso Shaku.

This is a book where parents and children can think together about the essence of life by gently explaining the teachings of Buddhism in a way that even children can understand.

Chapter 1: Why are there rules?
1. Why do we have to say hello? / 2. Do I have to follow the rules even if I don’t bother anyone? / 3. Can't I be late for my appointment with my friends? / 4. I damaged a book that the whole class cherishes! / 5. Why do you talk to different people differently? / 6. Why is there a certain way to hold a chopstick?

Chapter 2: What is the right thing to do?
7. I found out my friend was doing something wrong. / 8. I don't want to apologize! / 9. Can't I just copy my friend? / 10. How do you change your behavior according on the person?

Chapter 3: Why do we do things together?
11. I don't understand why we do things for others and not for me. / 12. Why do I have to help? / 13. We all need to chip in! I can't believe you skipped cleaning up!

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