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What, Where, When, How, Why, and Who To Remember To Be Happy(Childrens' Edition)

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This Book Sensitizes a Child to the Mystery of Existence. This book is profoundly moving in its direct stimulation of spiritual sensitivity and its reminder of the simple joy of being alive. It also provides practical guidance that assists children in working with their emotions, their intense physical energies, their social conflicts, and their fear of death. This book is a wonderful gift for any child.

One of the most important gifts we can give our children is teaching them about happiness and how to be joyful in life. Avatara Adi Da Samraj's book What, Where, When, How, Why and Who To Remember To Be Happy does this in a beautiful and profound way. It reveals great wisdom to children and adults alike about how to remember our inherent happiness and the mystery in which we live. The book is beautifully written and illustrated. The artwork is luminous and visionary. I particularly enjoyed the instruction on breathing in the happy feelings and breathing out the bad ones. This exercise has greatly benefited the children I work with in therapy. It is time we honored children's ability for spirituality and the inherent magic that exists in their world. When reading this book, it is easy for children to remember the mystery and to feel with their heart. It is a revolutionary type of children's book, one that teaches spiritual truths that are life changing.

I can't stress how important this book is. While its "simple", yet deceptively deep, message has been around since 1978, it is now available in the form that it deserves: incredible illustrations by Adidam Artisan's Guild member Maja Van Der Veer has completed the promise and made it a joy to hold in your hands. My ten-year-old daughter was delighted when she turned each page, just from the illustrations! The Great Wisdom-Revelation and Supreme Dharma of Ruchira Avatar Adi Da Samraj can now, perhaps, get through, in its most simple and beautiful form, to all children and parents. It is sorely needed and now available. I wish every child and adult could read it!

The author of this book, Avatar Adi Da Samraj, has graced readers with the most feeling, visionary pleasure I’ve ever come across in a child’s book. Children of all ages and adults alike will see what a wonderful message this book holds. Initially I was attracted to the colourful and magical quality of the illustrations, then I was drawn more into the author’s obvious intention to unfold his divinely enchanting message. Avatar Adi Da describes the feeling of mystery about life in a

rapturous way that left me turning page after page as he explains how to live with the great secret of happiness in your heart. I bought this book for my child and typically when he feels low and unhappy he doesn’t realize why. Reminding him of the book and its intended message to simply feel the mystery and to remember to love and forgive and be happy always transforms him to his prior happy state. One copy is not enough. I’ve gifted this book to many friends who’ve all remarked on its beauty and obvious wisdom. I urge you to share it with someone you love.

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I found this book to be beautiful in both text and artwork. It is a message delivered in a most simple manner so generations will read and know the essence of the teaching of the great traditions - by the greatest teacher ever known - Adi Da Samraj. The artwork alone is enough to go back again and again, but the message will draw you in and keep you there. A true gift that all should enjoy.

A wonderful book for people of all ages, primarily for children and definitely for children as old as one hundred and eight. The graphics in this book are to look at again and again and so is the message, a simple and profound wisdom given by this special being, Avatar Adi Da Samraj, I love this Book !! It simply allows me to bypass the mind and feel more and more with my heart.

In What, Where, When, How, Why, And Who To Remember To Be Happy, Ruchira Samraj reveals to young readers how to be happy and loving, and to stay that way even when life is hard. She shows children of all ages exactly what they can do all day, every day, to remember and feel and breathe everlasting Happiness -- and how they can always share that wise feeling with others. The engaging, informative, inspiring text of this unique and memorable picturebook is superbly illustrated in full color by Maja Van Der Veer.

I was at first drawn to this little book by its striking and beautiful illustrations. As I opened the book and read the text, I was astounded to find out how well the simple explanations suited me, even though written primarily for children. I liked the fact that it spoke to me in a personal way. As I continued to read, I found myself anticipating this great "secret" of happiness! Once encountered, it was as though it was already obvious, and at the same time, profoundly deep. Make no mistake -this is not "A Lazy Man's Guide"! Although simple, the practice is not easy to accomplish in this work-a-day world. The book ends with the "Who To Remember" part of the presentation. As I am already converted in my heart toward this great being, remembering him seems a most beautiful and natural one gesture. And yet, there is a part of me that wonders how the newcomer might react. I suspect that some may be offended and reject the book. But for my part, the task is clear - simply remember as directed.

I bought this book because of rave reviews by a "parent" and a "therapist" and a follower of Ruchira Avatar. Research shows me that they are all the same person. "They" correctly point out that the book is beautifully illustrated and includes important thoughts on life and death to share with children. However, the word "Who" in the title is the only word underlined, and the one to turn one's attention to in order to be happy is the author. I was under the first impression that it was Buddhism or Zen for children, but the ego of the author is all too present.