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Twenty Jataka Tales

Noor Inayat Khan

Paperback (Pilgrims Publishing, March 30, 2005)

These delightful fables tell of acts of sacrifice inspired by the noble example of others. The flavor is suggestive of Aesop, as are the lessons that are so subtly and keenly conveyed.

Twenty Jataka Tales

Noor Inayat Khan, H. Willebeek Le Mair

Paperback (Inner Traditions, May 1, 1985)

These twenty tales have been drawn from famous legends concerning the former lives of the Buddha. Beloved by children and adults alike, they tell of people and animals moved to acts of sacrifice by the noble example of their fellow creatures. The flavor is often suggestive of Aesop, as are the lessons that are so subtly and keenly conveyed.Presented in a simplified narrative, the tales maintain the magical and timeless beauty of their Far Eastern origins. The stories are ideal for reading to children, as they tell of highly dramatic adventures that are resolved by non-violent and compassionate means. Challenging circumstances bring forth courage and the capacity to love, opening the way to solutions against seemingly impossible odds.This book will also be coveted for its exquisite illustrations by the well-known illustrator H. Willebeek Le Mair.

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Twenty Jātaka tales

Noor Inayat Khan, H. Willebeek Le Mair

Loose Leaf (Inner Traditions International, March 31, 1985)

Recounts how Buddha came once as a monkey among the monkeys and gave his life to save them, and nineteen other Jataka stories which recount events in his different lives.