Tibetan Tales, Derived from Indian Sources by Schiefner and Ralston
"Tibetan Tales, Derived from Indian Sources" by Schiefner and Ralston is a collection of folk tales and legends translated from Tibetan texts, likely written in the early 20th century. This work draws from the sacred texts of Tibetan Buddhism, particularly the Kah-gyur, and illustrates stories that often have their roots in Indian lore, exploring universal themes of morality, wisdom, and human experience. Readers can expect to encounter a variety of characters, suchas kings, clever thieves, and wise women, as they navigate the lessons and challenges presented in each tale. The opening of "Tibetan Tales" introduces the cultural and literary context of the stories that follow. The introduction discusses the origins of these tales, linking them to Tibetan versions of Sanskrit literature while noting the lack of uniquely Tibetan elements beyond their language. It also highlights the contributions of scholars like Csoma Körösi, who played a significant role in making Tibetan literature known in Europe. The opening details the historical backdrop of Buddhism's introduction to Tibet and sets the stage for the tales, which include diverse narratives encompassing moral lessons and intricate plots, such as the ambitious King Māndhātar and stories of wisdom from various characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Schiefner, Anton, 1817-1879 |
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| Translator | Ralston, William Ralston Shedden, 1828-1889 |
| LoC No. | 14009385 |
| Title | Tibetan Tales, Derived from Indian Sources |
| Series Title | Trübner's oriental series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Tales -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region |
| Subject | Folklore -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region |
| Subject | Buddhists -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66870 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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