Buddhist Tales

Finding a New Spring[Perseverance] Once upon a time a certain tradesman was leading a caravan to another country to sell his goods. Along the

The Goat Who Saved the Priest[Ignorance] Once upon a time, there was a very famous priest in a very old religion. He decided it

The Baby Quail Who Could Not Fly Away[The Power of Truth, Wholesomeness and Compassion] Once upon a time, the Enlightenment Being was born as

King Fruitful and Queen Sivali [Chapter 1. Rebirth of the Bodhisatta] Once upon a time in the city of Mathila, there was a king

The Shovel Wise Man (Renunciation) Once upon a time, the Enlightenment Being was born into a family of vegetable gardeners. After he grew up

A Priest Who Worshipped Luck(Superstition) Once upon a time, the Enlightenment Being was born into a high class family in north-western India. When he

The Golden Plate[Greed and Honesty] Once upon a time in a place called Seri, there were two salesmen of pots and pans and hand-made

The God in the Banyan Tree[A Bad Promise] In the past, and even in some places today, people have had superstitions. One such is

Wise Birds and Foolish Birds[Good Advice] Once upon a time, there was a giant tree in the forest. Many many birds lived in this

A Gang of Drunkards (Sobriety) Once upon a time, when Brahmadatta was king, the Enlightenment Being was born in a wealthy family. He became