EPISODE · Jun 28, 2025 · 6 MIN
The Octopus and the Puffed-Up Friend - A Story Inspired by the Dalai Lama
from Little Keys to the Universe – Bedtime Stories for Kids · host Sundeep Parmar
Otto the Octopus loves playing in the reef, but when he sees Poldi the Pufferfish puffed up, he assumes Poldi is angry. Afraid to approach, Otto keeps his distance—until a wise manta ray teaches him the power of asking and listening. Inspired by the Dalai Lama’s lessons on empathy, Otto discovers that understanding someone begins with kindness, not assumptions.
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Otto the Octopus loves playing in the reef, but when he sees Poldi the Pufferfish puffed up, he assumes Poldi is angry. Afraid to approach, Otto keeps his distance—until a wise manta ray teaches him the power of asking and listening. Inspired by the Dalai Lama’s lessons on empathy, Otto discovers that understanding someone begins with kindness, not assumptions.
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