The Complete Jataka Tales

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



The Jatakas, or Birth-stories, form one of the sacred books of the Buddhists and relate to the adventures of the Buddha in his former existences, the best character in any story being identified with the Master. These legends were continually introduced into the religious discourses of the Buddhist teachers to illustrate the doctrines of their faith or to magnify the glory and sanctity of the Buddha, somewhat as medieval preachers in Europe used to enliven their sermons by introducing fables and popular tales to rouse the flagging interest of their hearers.



This edition contains both Jataka books by Mr. Babbitt, "The Jataka Tales" and "More Jataka Tales".



Contents:



Publisher's Note

The Monkey And The Crocodile

How The Turtle Saved His Own Life

The Merchant Of Seri

The Turtle Who Couldn't Stop Talking

The Ox Who Won The Forfeit

The Sandy Road

The Quarrel Of The Quails

The Measure Of Rice

The Foolish, Timid Rabbit

The Wise And The Foolish Merchant

The Elephant Girly-Face

The Banyan Deer

The Princes And The Water-Sprite

The King's White Elephant

The Ox Who Envied The Pig

Granny's Blackie

The Crab And The Crane

Why The Owl Is Not King Of The Birds

The Girl Monkey And The String Of Pearls

The Three Fishes

The Tricky Wolf And The Rats

The Woodpecker, Turtle, And Deer

The Golden Goose

The Stupid Monkeys

The Cunning Wolf

The Penny-Wise Monkey

The Red-Bud Tree

The Woodpecker And The Lion

The Otters And The Wolf

How The Monkey Saved His Troop

The Hawks And Their Friends

The Brave Little Bowman

The Foolhardy Wolf

The Stolen Plow

The Lion In Bad Company

The Wise Goat And The Wolf

Prince Wicked And The Grateful Animals

Beauty And Brownie

The Elephant And The Dog