Author: R. WeerakoonPublisher:
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Category : Jataka stories
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
On stories of previous incarnations of Gautama Buddha.
The Sinhala Jathaka Stories
Author: R. WeerakoonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jataka stories
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
On stories of previous incarnations of Gautama Buddha.
Jātaka Tales
Author: Henry Thomas FrancisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
The Jātaka
Author: Edward Byles CowellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddhas
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The Jātaka
Author: Edward Byles CowellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddha (The concept)
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Jataka Stories: Buddhist Tales for Young and Old Vol 1
Author: Kurunegoda PiyatissaPublisher: Fivestar
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The Jataka Stories have for hundreds of years been seminal to the development of many civilizations, the cultivation of moral conduct and good behavior, the growth of a rich and varied literature in diverse parts of the world, and the inspiration for painting, sculpture, and architecture of enduring aesthetic value. The Buddha himself used jataka stories to explain concepts like karma and rebirth and to emphasize the importance of certain moral values.
Jataka Stories in Theravada Buddhism
Author: Naomi AppletonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317111249
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Jataka stories (stories about the previous births of the Buddha) are very popular in Theravada Buddhist countries, where they are found in both canonical texts and later compositions and collections, and are commonly used in sermons, children's books, plays, poetry, temple illustrations, rituals and festivals. Whilst at first glance many of the stories look like common fables or folktales, Buddhist tradition tells us that the stories illustrate the gradual path to perfection exemplified by the Buddha in his previous births, when he was a bodhisatta (buddha-to-be). Jataka stories have had a long and colourful history, closely intertwined with the development of doctrines about the Buddha, the path to buddhahood, and how Buddhists should behave now the Buddha is no more. This book explores the shifting role of the stories in Buddhist doctrine, practice, and creative expression, finally placing this integral Buddhist genre back in the centre of scholarly understandings of the religion.
Psychiatric Aspects of Jataka Stories
Author: Dikwelle Vidanage Jayaratna HarischandraPublisher: S.N. Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Jataka Tales of the Buddha (Volume I)
Author: Ken and Visakha KawasakiPublisher: Pariyatti Publishing
ISBN: 168172104X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
Whereas Western intellectuals seek the essence of Buddhism in its doctrines and meditation practices, the traditional Buddhists of Asia absorb the ideas and values of their spiritual heritage through its rich narrative literature about the Buddha and his disciples. The most popular collection of Buddhist stories is, without doubt, the Jatakas. These are the stories of the Buddha's past births, relating his experiences as he passed from life to life on the way to becoming a Buddha. At times he takes the form of a bird, at times he is born as a hare, a monkey, a prince, a merchant, or an ascetic, but in each case he uses the challenges he meets to grow in generosity, virtue, patience, wisdom, and compassion.This anthology of Jatakas, ably told by Ken and Visakha Kawasaki, remains faithful to the original yet presents the stories in clear and simple language. It thereby makes the Jatakas accessible even to young readers and to those for whom English is not their first language.
The Jataka Tales
Author: Francis & ThomasPublisher: Jaico Publishing House
ISBN: 8172240961
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
The Jataka as we possess tells about the life of Buddha during some incarnation in one of his previous existences as a Bodhisatta (one being destined to enlightenment). Each separate story is embedded in a framework, which forms the story of the present. The present selection brings together the Jataka stories of the most widespread interest.
Author: Viggo Fausbøll