Childrens Books
Children's Books THE JATAKA TALES SERIES The Jataka Tales celebrate the power of action motivated by compassion, love, wisdom and kindness. They teach that all we think and do profoundly affects the quality of our lives. Selfish words and deeds bring suffering to us and to those around us, while selfless action gives rise to goodness of such power that it spreads in ever-widening circles, uplifting all forms of life. The Jatakas, first related by the Buddha over two thousand years ago, bring to light his many lifetimes of positive action practiced for the sake of the world. As an embodiment of great compassion, the Awakended One reappears in many forms, in many times and places to ease the suffering of living beings. Thus these accounts are filled with heroes of all kinds, each demonstrating the power of compassion and wisdom to transform any situation. Based on traditional texts, the stories in the Jataka Tales Series have been adapted for the children of today. May these tales inspire the positive action that will sustain the heart of goodness and the light of wisdom for the future of the world.
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A Precious Life:A Jataka Tale
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When a hunter pursuing a deer fals into a ravine, the deer risks his own life to carry the hunter to safety. Astounded at the deer's action the hunter resolves to protect all forest creatures.

Ages 4-8.

Paperback, 20 pages
Published by Dharma Publishing
ISBN 0-89800-250-8

Courageous Captain:A Jataka Tale
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Crossing dangerous seas, an aged sea captain teaches a crew of ardent young men in search of treasure that wisdom and good actions are far more reliable than emotional hopes and fears.

Ages 4-9.

Paperback, 20 pages
Published by Dharma Publishing
ISBN 0-89800-195-1

Heart of Gold:A Jataka Tale
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A rich man's generosity is tested when his possesions all disappear. Poverty only makes him work harder to help those in need. When his wealth is restored its benefits extend far and wide.

Ages 4-9.

Paperback, 20 pages
Published by Dharma Publishing
ISBN 0-89800-250-8

The Magic of Patience:A Jataka Tale
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A gentle buffalo, tormented by a mischievous monkey, refrains from harming the monkey. By demonstrating the strength of patience the buffalo finally awakens the monkey's natural goodness.

Ages 4-9.

Paperback, 20 pages
Published by Dharma Publishing
ISBN 0-89800-250-8

The Value of Friends:A Jataka Talewin010
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Following his wife's advice, a hawk makes friends with a lion, an osprey and a great tortoise. Later, when villagers seek to capture the young birds, each friend in turn comes to the family's rescue.

Ages 4-8.

Paperback, 20 pages
Published by Dharma Publishing
ISBN 0-89800-250-8

Prince SiddharthaJonathan Landaw and Janet Brooke
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Prince Siddhartha was a very special child: handsome, intellegent and, most of all, kind. He grew up in the lap of luxury, protected by his father the King from ever seeing suffering. But as a young man he saw for the first time sickness, old age and death, and he was devastated. Gradually he realized what he was destined to do....

This is the story of Prince Siddhartha and how he became Buddha, the Awakened one. It is a story of peace and fearlessness and love and is an inspiration to children of all ages and cultures.

Paperback, 144 pages
Published by Wisdom Publications
ISBN 0-86171-016-9

A Treasury of Wise Actions:Jataka Tales of Compassion and Wisdom
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A collection of twenty-two Jataka tales illustrating that principled and compassionate actions give the best results in our own lives and the lives of others.

Ages 9-12.

Paperback, 150 pages
Published by Dharma Publishing
ISBN 0-89800-224-9

Power of a Promise: a jataka tale
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Best of Friends: a jataka tale
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Being gentle and kind, the woodpecker helps the lion in a time of difficulty, with no thought of thanks or reward.