Selected Jataka Tales
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Below are links to a small collection of Jataka Tales suitable for children and young people, available online:
The Baby Quail: A tale on the power of honesty
The Dog King Silver: A tale of injustice and justice
The Elephant and the Dog: A tale on the power of friendship
The Fabulous Sharabha Deer: A tale on compassion for the enemy
Finding a New Spring: A tale of perseverance
The Girl Monkey and the String of Pearls: A tale of a wise Bodhisattva who outwits monkeys
Grandma’s Blackie: A tale of loving-kindness
The Happy Monk: A tale on how lack of attachment to wealth and power increases happiness
Ladyface: A tale on the healing power of kind and gentle words
The Lotus Roots: A tale of understanding
The Magic of Patience: A tale on how patience teaches wisdom
The Mouse Merchant: A tale of diligence and perseverance
The One-hundredth Prince: A tale of listening to the advice of wise teachers
The Silent Buddha: A tale of generosity and doing wholesome deeds
The Tree that Acted Like a Hunter: A tale onf impatience
The Wind and the Moon: A tale of true friendship
Thanks to Denitsa Gancheva for this resource.