Stories by Jatak

• Author: Ishanchandra Ghosh
• Publisher: Bee Books
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 939161826X
• ISBN-13: 978-9391618261
• Page Count: 56 pages

About the Book

Stories by Jatak is a collection of Jataka tales, which are ancient stories about the life of Lord Buddha, illustrating his various lives in both animal and human form. These tales, originally written in Pali and translated into Bengali by Ishanchandra Ghosh, are now presented in English for children. The stories carry profound moral lessons and offer insight into the compassionate nature of Buddha's teachings.

Key Features

• Ancient Wisdom: The Jataka tales are part of Buddhist literature and recount the previous lives of Lord Buddha, where he is born in different forms (human, animal, etc.) to teach moral values like kindness, patience, wisdom, and compassion.
• Educational & Engaging: The stories are designed to be both engaging and educational, providing children with timeless lessons in ethics, morality, and compassion.
• Abridged for Children: Selected stories have been adapted and translated into English, maintaining the essence and moral lessons of the original Pali tales while being accessible for young readers.
• Cultural & Spiritual Insight: The tales provide an introduction to Buddhist teachings, fostering a deeper understanding of kindness, selflessness, and moral integrity.
• Short and Simple: Each story is short and simple, making it ideal for young readers, and providing them with easily understandable yet meaningful content.

Purpose

This collection of Jataka tales is perfect for introducing children to Buddhist principles in an engaging and accessible way. It serves to instill values of empathy, kindness, and moral wisdom, all while enriching their cultural and spiritual understanding.