Author: Noor Inayat Khan
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146
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Recounts how Buddha came once as a monkey among the monkeys and gave his life to save them, and nineteen other Jataka stories which recount events in his different lives.
Author: Hazrat Inayat Khan
Publisher: Campbell Books
ISBN: 9780856920240
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Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Author: Henry Thomas Francis
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Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 528
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Author: Noor Inayat Khan
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ISBN: 9789354473258
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In the late twentieth century, the scope of history writing has expanded beyond textual sources to include additional sources such as literature, coins, art, and architecture. Meanwhile, history writing on ancient India continues to be burdened by an Indological discourse, which takes 'India' as a monolithic whole and interprets sources in ways that contribute to a pan-Indian meta-narrative. Sources which are fragmentary in nature, or located far from the so-called centres of civilisation, are relegated to the footnotes and margins, merely as tools of corroboration. Seeking History through Her Source corrects this imbalance by interrogating 'sources' in innovative ways. The authors seek historical realities south of the Vindhyas, and contextualise oft-neglected sources in their respective local niches. They highlight literary, art-historical and archaeological sources--such as the Jātakas, Cankam literature, Kāvya narratives, coins and praśastis of local rulers--while also highlighting fragmentary sources, such as label inscriptions and statuettes.
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Category : Jataka stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Recounts how Buddha came once as a monkey among the monkeys and gave his life to save them, and nineteen other Jataka stories which recount events in his different lives.
Author: Ellen C. Babbitt
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
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More Jataka Tales by Ellen C. Babbitt: This collection presents a series of enchanting and instructive Buddhist tales from the Jataka tradition. Each tale features various incarnations of the Buddha, showcasing his previous lives and the moral lessons embedded in these captivating stories. Key Aspects of the Book "More Jataka Tales": Buddhist Morality Tales: The book contains a collection of Jataka tales that serve as moral parables, imparting timeless ethical lessons. Reincarnations of the Buddha: Each tale presents a different incarnation of the Buddha, offering readers diverse perspectives on his wisdom and compassion. Cultural and Religious Significance: The Jataka tales hold significant cultural and religious value in Buddhist traditions, and this collection highlights their enduring relevance. Ellen C. Babbitt was an American author and editor who compiled and retold numerous folktales and fairy tales from different cultures, including the Jataka tales. Her work, More Jataka Tales, contributes to preserving and sharing these insightful Buddhist stories with a wider audience.
Author: Noor Inayat Khan
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ISBN: 9780892811038
Category : Jataka stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Recounts how Buddha came once as a monkey among the monkeys and gave his life to save them, and nineteen other Jataka stories which recount events in his different lives.
Author: Noor I. Khan
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ISBN: 9780877737476
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Languages : en
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Recounts how Buddha came once as a monkey among the monkeys and gave his life to save them, and nineteen other Jataka stories which recount events in his different lives.
Author: Viggo Fausbøll
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Languages : en
Pages : 474
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Author: Sarah Shaw
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 818475034X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 408
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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.
