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 fabl...

The Jataka Tales chronicle the past lives of The Buddha. The Tales in this Volume 1, retold by Ellen C Babbit are particularly informative and inspiring for children of age 6 and above. Parents and children can enjoy discussing the stories. What is the moral? What do we learn from them?

The Jataka Tales which chronicle the past lives of The Buddha are the oldest stories in the world. This second volume of stories retold by Ellen C Babbit is much enjoyed by children as well as parents. The stories lead to discussions about the values that should be the foundation of every child.