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100 1 _aSchiefner, Anton,
_d1817-1879
245 1 0 _aTibetan Tales, Derived from Indian Sources
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aTrübner's oriental series
500 _aRelease date is 2021-12-02
508 _aJeroen 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.)
520 _a"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, such as 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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTales -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
653 _aFolklore -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
653 _aBuddhists -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region -- Folklore
700 1 _aRalston, William Ralston Shedden,
_d1828-1889
830 0 _aTrübner's oriental series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66870
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