samsara dog

Samsara Dog is a wonderful childrens book that is written by Helen Manos, and illustrated by Julie Vivas. It is the story of a dog's many lives, until he released into nirvana, freedom from suffering. Samsara is a sanskrit word that describes the Buddhist concept of the cyclical flow of birth, death and rebirth. It also refers to the suffering we experience as we move through these lives, working towards enlightenment. Samsara Dog follows the many lives of Dog, as he works with his karma. It is a beautiful, simple, moving story that any dog lover would appreciate. here is a link to the New York Times review last Sunday.