Buddhist birth stories; or, Jataka tales, Volume 1 by V. Fausbøll et al.
"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 impartingBuddhist 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.)
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| Editor | Fausbøll, V. (Viggo), 1821-1908 |
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| Translator | Childers, Robert Cæsar, 1838-1876 |
| Translator | Davids, T. W. Rhys (Thomas William Rhys), 1843-1922 |
| Title | Buddhist birth stories; or, Jataka tales, Volume 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jatakas |
| 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Jataka stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51880 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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