Buddhist Birth Stories


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Buddhist birth stories; or, Jataka tales


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The book 'Buddhist Birth Stories; or, Jataka Tales' is a collection of ancient Indian tales that are believed to be the past lives of the Buddha. These stories offer moral lessons and spiritual insights in the form of allegorical narratives. Written in a simple and engaging style, the book provides a glimpse into the cultural and religious context of early Buddhism. The Jataka tales are rich in symbolism and offer valuable teachings on compassion, wisdom, and ethical conduct. This collection serves as a foundational text in Buddhist literature, illustrating the principles of karma and reincarnation. The stories are not only entertaining but also serve as fables with deep philosophical meanings. Various authors have contributed to this compilation, preserving these timeless narratives for future generations.










Buddhist Birth-stories (Jataka Tales)


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The Commercial Introduction Entitled Nidana-Katha-The Story Of The Lineage-Translated From Prof. V. Fausboll`S Edition Of The Pali Text By T.W. Rhys Davids.













Buddhist Birth-Stories: Jataka Tales


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Buddhist Birth Stories: Or, Jataka Tales, Vol ? 1


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It is well known that amongst theBuddhist Scriptures there is one book in which a large number of old stories, fables, and fairy tales, lie enshrined in an edifying commentary; and have thus been preserved for the study and amusement of later times. How this came about is not at present quite certain. The belief of orthodox Buddhists on the subject is this. The Buddha, as occasion arose, was accustomed throughout his long career to explain and comment on the events happening around him, by telling of similar events that had occurred in his own previous births. The experience, not of one lifetime only, but of many lives, was always present to his mind; and it was this experience he so often used to point a moral, or adorn a tale.