The Jataka Tales
(c. 4th century BCE)



The Buddha, surrounded by illustrations of Jatakas

Just the Facts:
  • Name: Jataka Tales
  • Date: c. 4th century BCE
  • Languages: Sanskrit, Pali
  • What they are: Indian moral stories of the Buddha's previous lives

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