The Jatakas

Author : Sarah Shaw
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9788184750348

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THE JATAKAS by Sarah Shaw Pdf

When my concentrated mind was purified; I directed it to the knowledge of the recollection of past lives’ —The Buddha on the night of his enlightenment Associated with the living traditions of folk tale; drama and epic; the Jatakas recount the development of the Bodhisatta—the being destined to become the present Buddha in his final life—not just through the events of one lifetime but of hundreds. Written in Pali; the language of the Theravada Buddhist canon; the Jatakas comprise one of the largest and oldest collections of stories in the world dating from the fifth century BCE to the third century CE. Generations in South and South-East Asia have grown up with these tales. This volume contains twenty-six stories drawn from various ancient sources; and each story reflects one of the ten perfections—giving; restraint; renunciation; wisdom; strength; acceptance; truthfulness; resolve; loving kindness and equanimity. A detailed introduction elaborates on the ten perfections; explains the forms of enlightenment as well as the structure; and the historical and geographical contexts of the stories. Sarah Shaw brings to life the teachings of Buddhism for the scholar and lay reader alike.

Author : Edward Byles Cowell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Buddhas
ISBN : HARVARD:FL2D94

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The Jātaka by Edward Byles Cowell Pdf

Author : Ken and Visakha Kawasaki
Publisher : Pariyatti Publishing
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781681721040

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Jataka Tales of the Buddha (Volume I) by Ken and Visakha Kawasaki Pdf

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.

Author : Amaresh Datta
Publisher : Sahitya Akademi
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Indic literature
ISBN : 8126011947

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Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature by Amaresh Datta Pdf

A Major Activity Of The Sahitya Akademi Is The Preparation Of An Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature. The Venture, Covering Twenty-Two Languages Of India, Is The First Of Its Kind. Written In English, The Encyclopaedia Gives A Comprehensive Idea Of The Growth And Development Of Indian Literature. The Entries On Authors, Books And General Topics Have Been Tabulated By The Concerned Advisory Boards And Finalised By A Steering Committee. Hundreds Of Writers All Over The Country Contributed Articles On Various Topics. The Encyclopaedia, Planned As A Six-Volume Project, Has Been Brought Out. The Sahitya Akademi Embarked Upon This Project In Right Earnest In 1984. The Efforts Of The Highly Skilled And Professional Editorial Staff Started Showing Results And The First Volume Was Brought Out In 1987. The Second Volume Was Brought Out In 1988, The Third In 1989, The Fourth In 1991, The Fifth In 1992, And The Sixth Volume In 1994. All The Six Volumes Together Include Approximately 7500 Entries On Various Topics, Literary Trends And Movements, Eminent Authors And Significant Works. The First Three Volume Were Edited By Prof. Amaresh Datta, Fourth And Fifth Volume By Mohan Lal And Sixth Volume By Shri K.C.Dutt.

Author : H. T. Francis,E. J. Thomas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107418516

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Jataka Tales by H. T. Francis,E. J. Thomas Pdf

Originally published in 1916, this book presents a selection from the Jatakas translated into English. The selection was made 'with the purpose of bringing together the Jataka stories of most interest, both intrinsically, and also from the point of view of the folklorist.' Notes and illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Jataka tales and Indian literature.

Author : Alexandra R. Kapur-Fic
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Bodhisattvas
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215171393

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The Jatakas by Alexandra R. Kapur-Fic Pdf

Author : Robert Chalmers
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783849622381

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The Jataka Tales, Volume 1 by Robert Chalmers Pdf

This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids * an interactive table-of-contents * perfect formatting for electronic reading devices The Jātakas refer to a voluminous body of literature native to India concerning the previous births (jāti) of the Buddha. These are the stories that tell about the previous lives of the Buddha, in both human and animal form. The future Buddha may appear in them as a king, an outcast, a god, an elephant—but, in whatever form, he exhibits some virtue that the tale thereby inculcates. The Theravada Jatakas comprise 547 poems, arranged roughly by increasing number of verses. This book comprises poem 1 through 150. (courtesy of wikipedia.com)

Author : Rafe Martin
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781556439322

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Endless Path by Rafe Martin Pdf

***WINNER, 2011 Storytelling World Resource Award – Best Storytelling Collection The jataka tales—stories of the Buddha’s past lives (in both human and animal form)—were first said to have been told by the Buddha himself 2,500 years ago. Five hundred and fifty jataka tales comprise part of the oldest Buddhist text, the Pali Canon. From this wealth of folklore, award-winning author and storyteller Rafe Martin has chosen ten tales that illustrate the ideals of the Buddhist paramitas, or “perfections” of character: giving, morality, forbearance, vitality, focused meditation, wisdom, compassionate skillful means, resolve, strength, and knowledge. Artist and designer Richard Wehrman helps bring the spirit of these stories alive with rich illustrations that open each chapter. Endless Path presents these ancient stories, usually reduced to children’s tales in the West, for adults, reconnecting modern seekers with the more imaginative roots of Buddhism. The jatakas help readers see their own lives, their failures and renewed efforts, in the same light as the challenges the Buddha faced—not as obstacles but as opportunities for developing character and self-understanding. Endless Path demonstrates the relevance of these tales to Buddhist lay practitioners today, as well as to those more broadly interested in Buddhist teaching and the ancient art of storytelling.

Author : Sadhanchandra Sarkar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Avadānas
ISBN : UVA:X030163089

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A Study on the Jātakas and the Avadānas, Critical and Comparative by Sadhanchandra Sarkar Pdf

Study of Buddhist classics, Pali and Sanskrit, dealing with the previous births of Gautama Buddha and lives and activities of Buddhist legendary characters.

Author : Pragati Sahni
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134154531

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Environmental Ethics in Buddhism by Pragati Sahni Pdf

With an innovative approach to the subject, this work gives a logical and thorough examination of the metaphysical and ethical dimensions of early Buddhist literature.

Author : Stephanie Kaza,Kenneth Kraft
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000-02-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781570624759

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Dharma Rain by Stephanie Kaza,Kenneth Kraft Pdf

A comprehensive collection of classic texts, contemporary interpretations, guidelines for activists, issue-specific information, and materials for environmentally-oriented religious practice. Sources and contributors include Basho, the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gary Snyder, Chögyam Trungpa, Gretel Ehrlich, Peter Mathiessen, Helen Tworkov (editor of Tricycle), and Philip Glass.

Author : Léon Feer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : UOM:39015005616043

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A Study of the Jātakas by Léon Feer Pdf

Author : Naomi Appleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317111245

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Jataka Stories in Theravada Buddhism by Naomi Appleton Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015073718564

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Jatakas by Anonim Pdf

Author : Buddhaghosa,Thomas William Rhys Davids
Publisher : Asian Educational Services
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Buddhist stories
ISBN : 8120613457

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Buddhist Birth-stories (Jataka Tales) by Buddhaghosa,Thomas William Rhys Davids Pdf

The Commercial Introduction Entitled Nidana-Katha-The Story Of The Lineage-Translated From Prof. V. Fausboll`S Edition Of The Pali Text By T.W. Rhys Davids.