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Jataka Tales
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Jataka Tales [ˈdʒɑːtəkə]
pl n
(Non-Christian Religions / Buddhism) a body of literature comprising accounts of previous lives of the Buddha
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s teachings and Buddhist literature such as the Jataka tales have inspired Thai literature and most of the Thai art forms, especially mural paintings which cover the interior walls of most temples.
Thai Buddhism - Thailand Buddhism in Present Day Part 2 by Saronkorn Seuyouyong / Philosophy and religion community
7) The Jataka tales postulate a definite break in the relationship between philosophy and narrative and narrative and ethics.
The fable as narrative in the Indian tradition by Singh, Dhananjay / Creative Forum
As teachers, animals have been used as symbols to convey cultural wisdom and moral lessons, as reflected in proverbs from various cultures and such stories and tales as Aesop's Fables and the Jataka Tales (from India).
On behalf of their animal friends: involving children in animal ... by Pattnaik, Jyotsna / Childhood Education
 
 
 
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