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Book Synopsis: Around the beginning of the common era, Indian Buddhists began to collect fables, or jataka tales, illuminating various human virtues and foibles—from kindness, cooperation, loyalty and self-discipline on the one hand to greed, pride, foolishness, and treachery on the other.
Instead of populating these stories with people, they cast the animals of their immediate environment in the leading roles—which may have given the tales a universal appeal that helped them travel around the world, surfacing in the Middle East as Aesop's fables and in various other guises throughout East and Southeast Asia, Africa, Russia, and Europe.
Author and painter Mark McGinnis has collected over forty of these hallowed popular tales and retold them in vividly poetic yet accessible language, their original Buddhist messages firmly intact.
Each story is accompanied with a beautifully rendered full-color painting, making this an equally attractive book for children and adults, whether Buddhist or not, who love fine stories about their fellow wise (and foolish) creatures.
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Discover the enchanting world of Buddhist Animal Wisdom Stories with our captivating book. Immerse yourself in a collection of over forty hallowed tales that have captivated readers for centuries. These fables, known as jataka tales, were originally told by Indian Buddhists and have since spread across the globe, surfacing as Aesop's fables and finding their way into various cultures.
What sets our book apart is the unique perspective it offers. Instead of portraying humans, these stories feature animals as the main characters, making them relatable and universally appealing. Through these captivating narratives, readers will explore virtues such as kindness, cooperation, loyalty, and self-discipline, as well as the pitfalls of greed, pride, foolishness, and treachery.
Written by acclaimed author and painter Mark McGinnis, each story is masterfully retold in vivid and accessible language, ensuring that both children and adults can enjoy the book's timeless teachings. To further enhance your reading experience, every tale is accompanied by a beautifully rendered full-color painting that brings the stories to life.
Whether you are a Buddhist seeking to deepen your spirituality or simply someone who loves well-crafted stories, this book is perfect for you. Order your copy today and embark on a journey of wisdom and wonder.
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