Buddhist stories

Author: Jiang Yili
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Buddhist stories are a form adopted by the Buddha to propagate Buddhist teachings. This book selects 81 classic Buddhist stories from the vast collection of Buddhist scriptures. The book is divided into four parts: Biographies of the Buddha, Jataka Tales, Teachings, and Fables. The Biographies of the Buddha reflect the life and deeds of the Buddha in this world, including stories of his birth, ordination, enlightenment, propagation of the Dharma, saving sentient beings, and his final nirvana. The Jataka Tales depict the stories of the Buddha in his past lives, narrating his virtuous deeds and promoting the concepts of karma, rebirth, and the cycle of life and death, teaching people to avoid evil and embrace goodness. The Teachings section clearly promotes the doctrines and philosophies of Buddhism, such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Twelve. The Fables section are particularly vivid, colorful, and full of interesting lessons.