The Jataka or Stories of Buddha's Former Births | Professor E. B. Cowell | 6 Volumes in 3 Bindings including the General Index to all the Volumes | Edward Byles Cowell | Cowell's Jataka | Hardcover - Couverture rigide

E. B. Cowell; Edward Byles Cowell; H. T. Francis; R. A. Neil; Robert Chalmers

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 9359443662 ISBN 13 : 9789359443669

Editeur : Dev Publishers, 2026

Synopsis

Jataka or Stories of the Buddha's Former Births, Volumes I-VI, edited by E. B. Cowell and translated by scholars including Robert Chalmers, is a comprehensive English rendering of one of the most important collections in Buddhist literature. These six volumes present over 500 stories that depict the previous lives of the Buddha, in which he appears in various forms—human, animal, and divine-demonstrating virtues such as wisdom, compassion, patience, and selflessness. Originally written in Pali, the Jataka tales serve both as moral lessons and as religious instruction, often used in monastic and lay teaching across Theravada Buddhist traditions. The series begins with simpler stories and grows increasingly complex, reflecting the spiritual evolution of the Bodhisattva before achieving Buddhahood. Cowell's editorial work and Chalmers' translation maintain scholarly precision while making the tales accessible to a broader audience. Together, these volumes are an invaluable resource for understanding Buddhist ethics, folklore, and cultural heritage.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dev Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9359443662
• ISBN 13: 9789359443669
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Nombre de pages: 2068
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible