02615cam a22003493u 4500 51880 UtSlPG 20260610134208.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Fausbøll, V. (Viggo), 1821-1908 Buddhist birth stories; or, Jataka tales, Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jatakas No more published. Release date is 2016-04-28 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.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Jataka stories, English Childers, Robert Cæsar, 1838-1876 Davids, T. W. Rhys (Thomas William Rhys), 1843-1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51880 92714 92714