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After thrice marching round it he said, “My lord, the thieves went down into this tank,” and taking out the t…

This excerpt from The Favorite Jataka illustrates a dialogue between a king and a youth who has recovered treasure from thieves. The king, overwhelmed with appreciation for the recovery, demands the c

…y, an unseasonable storm-cloud sprang up, and let fall a heavy rain, and the flood overwhelmed and threw down the side of the pit, and the man's head was broken by it. Loudly lamenting he spoke this sta…

In this tale from the Jataka, a potter digging clay in a mountain-cave meets tragedy when a storm causes a flood that injures him. His lament reveals that the very source of his livelihood has become

6) Once upon a time, sire, on the side of the Himalayas grew a tree with forked branches, the dwelling-place of countless birds. Two of its boughs rubbed against one another. Hence arose smoke, and sp

…safe refuge can become a source of danger. This tale teaches that a leader’s actions can turn into threats for their people. The parable reflects the importance of moral integrity in leadership. Explore…

…: how am I to kill her?" she said, "When she has fallen asleep, we will take her, bed and all, and throw her into the crocodile river. Then the crocodiles will make an end of her." "And where is your mo…

… plots to eliminate her mother-in-law with the help of her own mother. She proposes to kill her by throwing her into a river filled with crocodiles. The son, uneasy about the murder, cunningly devises a…

Then he woke his wife, and they went together and lifting her up, bed and all, threw her into the river. And the crocodiles there killed and ate her. Next day she found out what had…

In this compelling Jataka tale, a wife and her husband conspire to kill her mother-in-law after the wife's own mother is killed. They attempt to create a funeral pyre but inadvertently awaken the old

Her husband next day missed her and said, "My dear mother, at this time of day is not your daughter-in-law coming?" Then she reproached him saying, "Fie! you bad man, how do the dead come back?" And

…ches him, questioning the nature of life and death, and articulating the pain of being cast aside. Through metaphorical language, the text highlights the idea of refuge and betrayal within familial ties…

When they heard what he said, people thought, 'The king, though he ought to have protected others, threw the blame on another. After he had with his own hands placed his treasure in the tank, he went ab…

…he people realize the king's treachery, they unite to punish him and elevate the Bodhisatta to the throne. The tale not only showcases the themes of justice and morality but also highlights the importan…

Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Master asked him if it was really true that

…ho admits to backsliding due to temptation from a woman. He explains how women can lead men astray through their allure and ultimately ruin them. This theme is illustrated through a fable about she-gobl…

…?" "We were shipwrecked here," they reply. "Very good, noble sirs," the others make answer: "tïs three months ago since our own husbands went on board ship; they must have perished. You are merchants …

Once upon a time, in the island of Ceylon, there was a goblin town called Sirisavatthu, populated by she-goblins. They would lure shipwrecked merchants with food and illusions of a human city. After c

…, and beaked like a crow, with hair like muñja grass, possessed of supernatural power, able to fly through the air. From Himalaya he flew through the air until he came to Ceylon. There he passed over th…

In a story where merchants find themselves confronted by goblins, one elder merchant realizes the danger and urges his companions to flee. However, many choose to stay, believing they need not fear. A

…se two hundred and fifty who were left, and devoured them. The Master now said, addressing the Brethren: "Brethren, even as these traders perished by falling into the hands of she-goblins, but the othe…

In this story, the Bodhisatta aids a group of traders, who respectfully climb onto his back to be safely transported home. Those who obey his guidance escape the fate of their companions who were left

so, even so, they who neglect the advice of the Buddhas, both Brethren and Sisters, lay Brethren and lay Sisters, come to great misery in the four hells, places where t…

This text emphasizes the dire consequences awaiting those who ignore the Buddha's teachings. It contrasts the plight of the heedless with the rewards of those who adhere to his guidance. The recitatio

…ortune, and they readily undertook to build him another hut. But, in spite of their protestations, three months slipped away without its being rebuilt. Having no roof to shelter him, the Brother had no …

The Ghatāsana-Jātaka narrates the tale of a Brother who struggled with meditation after losing his hut. Despite his lay friends' promises to rebuild it, he remained without shelter during the rainy se

Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta was born a bird. When he came to years of discretion, good fortune attended him and he became king of the birds, taking up his a

…wisdom in the face of danger. This tale conveys the importance of heeding warnings and adapting to threats.

…eat woe."—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For the Brethren had met together in the Hall of Truth, and were talking of how the sight of the Buddha's perfecti…

…e importance of wisdom in overcoming negative emotions. The Master uses this story to teach the Brethren about the potential for folly born from exalted station and its impact on one's spiritual journey…

…of a precipice. "Now," said he to the man, "if he is so well trained as you say, make him stand on three legs." And the mahout on the elephant's back just touched the animal with his goad by way of sig…

…o perform various tricks on a mountain's edge. The mahout expertly guides the elephant to stand on three legs, two fore-legs, hind-legs, and even one leg. The king is amazed by the elephant's prowess as…

… king wants you to fall over and get killed. He is not worthy of you. If you have power to journey through the air, rise up with me upon your back and fly through the air to Benares.” And the Great Bein…

In this story, a mahout recognizes the exceptional training of his elephant and fears the king's intentions to harm it. He whispers words of encouragement to the elephant, urging it to reveal its powe

…nd there was a great stir in the city and all cried out, "Look at the state-elephant that has come through the air for our king and is hovering over the royal courtyard." And with all haste the news was…

The story narrates the arrival of a state-elephant in Benares, drawing attention from all, including the king. In gratitude, the king honors the elephant and its mahout. He divides his kingdom, ensuri

Kanda-Jataka Min-ka-Jataka Nacca-Jataka Sammodana-Jataka Maha-Jataka Sakura-Jataka Tithra-Jataka Baka-Jataka Nanda-Jataka Khiad-ningra-Jataka Loska-Jataka Kaputa-Jataka Veda-Jataka Rohini-…

The Jataka tales are a group of stories that depict the previous lives of the Buddha. Each tale illustrates moral lessons and embodies the values of compassion, wisdom, and ethical conduct. This antho

Goda-Jataka Siddha-Jataka Vangagha-Jataka Kaupa-Jataka Randa-Jataka Kappa-Jataka Sila-Jataka Eksrappa-Jataka Sajiva-Jataka Sila-Jataka Sukara-Jataka Ungga-Jataka Guna-Jataka

…heir understanding of Buddhist teachings, these tales present a rich resource that can be explored through various mediums of literature. For more details, visit dmc.tv.