Children’s book based upon a tale from the Lotus Sutra found in the chapter of the same name King Wonderful Adornment. It has been many years I have had the idea of turning this story found with in this sacred text of Buddhism into a children’s story. There are few books currently for children on Buddhism and fewer still from the Lotus Sutra. Through the actions of the children they are able to convince their father to take faith in the Lotus Sutra. Our actions speak louder than our words, yet it is difficult to always do the things that would shine a favorable light on our beliefs. Doing good requires, at times, supernatural powers. How difficult is it to do the right thing? When no one is looking? When no one praises? When others are doing harm? These are all matters every human struggles with. It isn’t easy to do good, to be good. As an extra treat the illustrator has included some Easter Eggs in his delightful illustrations. Kanjo Grohman truly brings the story to life through his art work. At the conclusion of the book I, Ryusho, talk about some of the revelations I experienced as Kanjo and I worked to complete this book. I hope this book will be inspirational, and perhaps offer assistance for both the child in the adult and the child of the adult. 
The story of the change that occurs within Kishimojin. Transforming from Ogres to protector is not easy and not without suffering. However Kishimojin is able to accomplish this because she was moved by the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha. Once feared she becomes revered and a protector of practitioners of the Lotus Sutra. This delightful recounting of the story of Kishimojin is written by Kanjin Cederman Shonin the chief priest of the Seattle temple. This book is intended for children however I recommend it to all ages.
Written by Kanjin Cederman Shonin chief priest of the Seattle temple for children, though appropriate for all ages, this book explains the significance of Oeshiki. It also outlines the customs and traditions that have been handed down for over 800 years.
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About Ryusho 龍昇
Nichiren Shu Buddhist priest. My home temple is Myosho-ji, Wonderful Voice Temple, in Charlotte, NC. You may visit the temple’s web page by going to http://www.myoshoji.org. I am also training at Carolinas Medical Center as a Chaplain intern. It is my hope that I eventually become a Board Certified Chaplain. Currently I am also taking healing touch classes leading to become a certified
Healing Touch Practitioner. I do volunteer work with the
Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (you may learn more about them by following the link) caring for individuals who are HIV+ or who have AIDS/SIDA.
