jataka stories, english

A boy's keen eyes and persistent nature save a caravan in need of water while crossing a desert.

Two geese captured by a hunter who seeks a golden goose for the king and queen save themselves when their loyalty and concern impress the royal couple.

When the water level in his lake becomes dangerously low, the Fish King prays for rain to save himself and his fellow fish.

Heart of Gold continues to treat the poor of the world with generosity and charity, even after a sky spirit tests him by removing all his wealth.

A human king learns wisdom and compassion from a monkey king willing to make a great sacrifice for the good of his subjects.

Collects eighteen fables from the Jatakas of India, including "The Monkey and the Crocodile, " "The Merchant of Seri, " "The Foolish Timid Rabbit, " and others.

A retelling of six Jatakas, or birth stories, which illustrate some of the central tenets of Buddha's teachings, such as compassion, honesty, and thinking clearly before acting.

A brave prince uses honesty and truth to subdue and save the monster Kalmasha, whose base desires were destroying his happiness.

Buffalo persists in being kind and patient with the mischievous Monkey, despite all his annoying tricks.