Winning Buddha’s Smile

Winning Buddha’s Smile: A Korean Legend is a children’s book written by Charles Mundy Taylor. The story is about a young boy named Tae-yul who lives in a small village in Korea. Tae-yul is known for his mischievous behavior and his lack of respect for his elders. One day, he decides to steal a precious stone from the local temple, but he is caught by the temple’s monks. As punishment, Tae-yul is given a challenge - he must make Buddha smile within seven days, or he will be banished from the village forever.Tae-yul sets out on his quest to make Buddha smile, but he quickly realizes that it is not an easy task. He tries everything from telling jokes to performing acrobatics, but nothing seems to work. As the deadline approaches, Tae-yul becomes more and more desperate, until he finally has a realization that changes everything.The book is beautifully illustrated by Kim Jae-hong, and it introduces children to the culture and traditions of Korea. It teaches valuable lessons about respect, honesty, and perseverance, and it is a heartwarming story that will leave readers with a smile on their face. Overall, Winning Buddha’s Smile: A Korean Legend is a wonderful book for children of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.