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Title: Buddhist birth stories; or, Jataka tales, Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: No more published.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, Les Galloway and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Buddhist Birth Stories; or, Jātaka Tales, Volume 1" by V. Fausbøll et al. is a collection of ancient folk stories and moral tales written in the late 19th century. This work compiles the oldest known Jātakas, or birth stories, which recount the previous births of the Buddha and include moral lessons often illustrated through animals and humans alike. The tales serve both as a source of entertainment and a vehicle for imparting Buddhist values and teachings. The opening of this volume presents a rich historical context regarding the Jātaka tales' origins and their significance within Buddhist tradition. It describes how these stories were believed to have been recited by the Buddha during his lifetime to explain principles to his disciples by referencing events from prior lives. Anchored in the Buddhist belief system, the tales emphasize moral teachings through narratives such as "The Ass in the Lion's Skin" and "The Talkative Tortoise," both of which convey lessons about identity, deception, and the perils of excessive talk. The preface also highlights the broader cultural impact of these stories, noting their resemblances to Western fables and their enduring influence across various literatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Fausbøll, V. (Viggo), 1821-1908

Translator: Childers, Robert Cæsar, 1838-1876

Translator: Davids, T. W. Rhys (Thomas William Rhys), 1843-1922

EBook No.: 51880

Published: Apr 28, 2016

Downloads: 204

Language: English

Subject: Jataka stories, English

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Buddhist birth stories; or, Jataka tales, Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: No more published.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, Les Galloway and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Buddhist Birth Stories; or, Jātaka Tales, Volume 1" by V. Fausbøll et al. is a collection of ancient folk stories and moral tales written in the late 19th century. This work compiles the oldest known Jātakas, or birth stories, which recount the previous births of the Buddha and include moral lessons often illustrated through animals and humans alike. The tales serve both as a source of entertainment and a vehicle for imparting Buddhist values and teachings. The opening of this volume presents a rich historical context regarding the Jātaka tales' origins and their significance within Buddhist tradition. It describes how these stories were believed to have been recited by the Buddha during his lifetime to explain principles to his disciples by referencing events from prior lives. Anchored in the Buddhist belief system, the tales emphasize moral teachings through narratives such as "The Ass in the Lion's Skin" and "The Talkative Tortoise," both of which convey lessons about identity, deception, and the perils of excessive talk. The preface also highlights the broader cultural impact of these stories, noting their resemblances to Western fables and their enduring influence across various literatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Fausbøll, V. (Viggo), 1821-1908

Translator: Childers, Robert Cæsar, 1838-1876

Translator: Davids, T. W. Rhys (Thomas William Rhys), 1843-1922

EBook No.: 51880

Published: Apr 28, 2016

Downloads: 204

Language: English

Subject: Jataka stories, English

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.