02504cam a22003493u 4500 46984 UtSlPG 20260610134059.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BQ Aryasura The Gâtakamâlâ; Or, Garland of Birth-Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Sacred books of the Buddhists, vol. 1 Release date is 2014-09-28 Produced by Carlos Colón, Princeton Theological Seminary Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Gâtakamālā; Or, Garland of Birth-Stories" by Aryasura is a collection of Buddhist moral tales likely written in the first century CE. This text presents a series of stories known as "Gâtakas," which recount the previous lives of the Buddha and illustrate ethical and spiritual lessons, emphasizing compassion, self-sacrifice, and the impacts of karma. The work serves not only as an entertaining narrative but also as a source of moral guidance for followers of Buddhism. The opening of the Gâtakamālā introduces the profound theme of compassion through a captivating story about the Bodhisattva and a starving tigress. The narrative sets the stage by showcasing the Bodhisattva's deep empathy and selfless love for all beings, as he contemplates sacrificing himself to save the tiger's young from being eaten by their mother. This tale is depicted through rich prose and poetic verses, revealing the Bodhisattva's inner deliberations and noble intentions. His self-sacrifice ultimately serves as a poignant illustration of the virtues upheld in Buddhism, inviting readers to reflect on the significance of altruism and compassion in their own lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gautama Buddha -- Pre-existence Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max), 1823-1900 Speyer, J. S. (Jacob Samuel), 1849-1913 Sacred books of the Buddhists, vol. 1 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46984 87823 87823