The Phoenix in the Sky: Tales of Wonder and Wisdom from World Religions

Why does a prince give up everything in the search of truth?

What can a little squirrel do to help Rama build a bridge across the sea?

How does a coat end up becoming a guest at a banquet?

This fascinating collection of stories answers these questions and more, while introducing you to the everyday wisdom of ancient scriptures.

Handpicked from a range of texts - from the Mahabharata and the Upanishads to the Bible and the Quran, from the Jatakas and Jain parables to Lao Tzu's teachings - these are tales of wise kings and wandering monks, of ordinary people and their extraordinary deeds, of great escapes and mighty miracles, of clever creatures and foolish gods.