Stories of the Buddha: Selections from the Jataka
C. A. F. Rhys Davids
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Éditeur : Gyan Publishing House
Date d'édition : 2020
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Stories Of The Buddha: Being Selections From The Jataka
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Paperback. Etat : New. Language: English. About the Book:-The author reveals that this book is one of the most important texts in the literature of Buddhism, the J?taka contains stories that celebrate the previous lives of the Buddha. The future Buddha may appear in these "j?takas" as a king, an outcast, a god, an elephant Ñ but in whatever form he takes, he exhibits some virtue which the tale then proceeds to inculcate in the reader. These superb selection of 47 stories that celebrate the previous lives of the Buddha, each offering fascinating insights into the mind and heart of Buddhism. Among them ÔThe Bar of Gold J?takaÕ, ÔThe King's Lesson J?takaÕ, ÔThe Gem-Thief J?takaÕ, and ÔThe Great Ape J?takaÕ Ñ are filled with humour, pathos, and narrative appeal that have endeared them to generations of Buddhists and to audiences around the world. Many are directly related to ancient Indian folklore and top the traditional stories and myths of other cultures, among them the beast fables of Aesop. Many have been the subject of countless works of Buddhist art. Although the settings of the stories are often imaginary, they offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Buddhism and Buddhist culture and society. This collection has been edited and translated by one of the most distinguished Western scholars of Buddhism by him, who has contributed a lively introductory essay to these landmarks of folk literature. The book was first published 1929. About the Author:- Mrs. Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys Davids was a British writer and translator. She made a contribution to economics before becoming widely known as an editor, translator, and interpreter of Buddhist texts in the P?li language. She was honorary secretary of the P?li Text Society from 1907, and its president from 1923 to 1942. The Title 'Stories Of The Buddha: Being Selections From The Jataka written/authored/edited by C. A. F. Rhys Davids', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121240611 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 273 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms 273. N° de réf. du vendeur PB1111021019789
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