Buddham Dhammam

Mahāassārohajātaka

Ja 302

Mahaassaroha Jātaka

"Thy gifts bestowed"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about the Elder Ananda. The circumstances that suggested the story have been already given. "In former days too," the Master said, "wise men acted on the...

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Ekarājajātaka

Ja 303

Ekaraja Jātaka

"O monarch that erst"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about a courtier of the king of Kosala. The circumstances that suggested the story have been already related in the Seyyamsa Birth. On this occasion the...

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Daddarajātaka

Ja 304

Daddara Jātaka

"O Daddara, who"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about a certain choleric fellow.

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Sīlavīmaṁsanajātaka

Ja 305

Silavimamsana Jātaka

"In sooth there is"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about the rebuking of sin. The circumstances will be set forth in the Paniya Birth in the Eleventh Book. The following is a brief summary of it.

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Sujātājātaka

Ja 306

Sujata Jātaka

"What is this egg-shaped fruit"-This story was told by the Master while dwelling at Jetavana, about queen Mallika. One day, they say, there was a dispute at court between her and the king. The king was so enraged that he

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Palāsajātaka

Ja 307

Palasa Jātaka

"Why, Brahmin, though"-The Master, when he was stretched upon the bed of death, told this story of the Elder Ananda.

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Sakuṇajātaka

Ja 308

Javasakuna Jātaka

"Kindness as much"-This story was told by the Master while dwelling at Jetavana, about the ingratitude of Devadatta.

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Chavakajātaka

Ja 309

Chavaka Jātaka

"Holy Teacher"-The Master while residing at Jetavana told this story, about the Fraternity of Six Priests. It is related in detail in the Vinaya. Here is a brief summary of it.

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Seyyajātaka

Ja 310

Sayha Jātaka

"No throne on earth"-The Master told this story while in residence at Jetavana, about a backsliding brother, who in going his rounds for alms at Savatthi caught sight of a beautiful woman, and thenceforth had grown discontented...

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Pucimandajātaka

Ja 311

Pucimanda Jātaka

"Robber, arise"-The Master, while dwelling in the Bamboo-Grove, told this story about the venerable Moggallana.

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Kassapamandiyajātaka

Ja 312

Kassapamandiya Jātaka

"Should foolish youth"-This story the Master told while residing at Jetavana, about an aged Brother.

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Khantīvādījātaka

Ja 313

Khantivadi Jātaka

"Whoso cut of"-This story the Master, while dwelling at Jetavana, told about a wrathful Brother.

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Lohakumbhijātaka

Ja 314

Lohakumbhi Jātaka

"Due share of wealth"-This story the Master, while living at Jetavana, told concerning a king of Kosala.

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Sabbamaṁsalābhajātaka

Ja 315

Mamsa Jātaka

"For one who is asking"-This was a story told by the Master, while living at Jetavana, as to how the Elder Sariputta procured dainty fare for some sick Brothers under medical treatment.

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Sasapaṇḍitajātaka

Ja 316

Sasa Jātaka

"Seven red fish"-This story was told by the Master while living at Jetavana, about a gift of all the Buddhist requisites.

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Matarodanajātaka

Ja 317

Matarodana Jātaka

"Weep for the living"-The Master while in residence at Jetavana told this story of a certain landowner who dwelt at Savatthi.

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Kaṇaverajātaka

Ja 318

Kanavera Jātaka

"'Twas the joyous time"-This was a story told by the Master at Jetavana, about a Brother who was tempted by thoughts of the wife he had left. The circumstances that led up to the story will be set forth in the Indriya Birth.

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Tittirajātaka

Ja 319

Tittira Jātaka

"Happy life"-This was a story told by the Master while living in the Badarika Monastery near Kosambi, regarding the elder Rahula. The introductory story has been already related in full in the Tipallattha Birth.

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Succajajātaka

Ja 320

Succaja Jātaka

"He might give"-This story was told by the Master, while residing at Jetavana, with regard to a certain landowner.

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Kuṭidūsakajātaka

Ja 321

Kutidusaka Jātaka

"Monkey, in feet"-This was a story told by the Master while dwelling at Jetavana, about a young disciple who burnt down the hut of leaves of the elder Mahakassapa.

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Duddubhajātaka

Ja 322

Daddabha Jātaka

"From the spot where"-This story was told by the Master, when he dwelt at Jetavana, about some heretics.

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Brahmadattajātaka

Ja 323

Brahmadatta Jātaka

"Such is the quality"-This story was told by the Master, while dwelling in the Aggalava shrine near Alavi, concerning the regulations to be observed in the building of cells.

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Cammasāṭakajātaka

Ja 324

Cammasataka Jātaka

"The kindly beast"-This story was told by the Master while living at Jetavana, about a mendicant priest who wore a leather jerkin.

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Godharājajātaka

Ja 325

Godha Jātaka

"One that plays"-This story was told by the Master, while living at Jetavana, with regard to a certain cheating rogue. The introductory story has been already given in full. But oh this occasion they brought the Brother to the...

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Kakkārujātaka

Ja 326

Kakkaru Jātaka

"He that from thievish act"-This story was told by the Master while he was at Jetavana, about Devadatta, how that after causing a schism in the Order, as he was going away with his chief disciples, when the assembly broke up, a...

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Kākavatījātaka

Ja 327

Kakati Jātaka

"Fragrant odours"-This story was told by the Master while residing at Jetavana, of a certain Brother who regretted having taken orders. On this occasion the Master asked the Brother if it were true that he was discontented, and...

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Ananusociyajātaka

Ja 328

Ananusociya Jātaka

"Why should I shed tears"-This story was told by the Master while living at Jetavana, of a certain landowner who had lost his wife.

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Kāḷabāhujātaka

Ja 329

Kalabahu Jātaka

"Once we enjoyed"-This was a story told by the Master while dwelling in the Bamboo Grove, with regard to Devadatta's loss of gains and honour. For when Devadatta had unreasonably conceived a grudge against the Buddha and suborned...

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Sīlavīmaṁsajātaka

Ja 330

Silavimamsa Jātaka

"Power on earth"-This was a story told by the Master when at Jetavana, about a brahmin who was ever proving his virtue. Two similar stories have been told before. In this case the Bodhisatta was the family priest of the king of...

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Kokilajātaka

Ja 331

Kokalika Jātaka

"They that with speech inopportune"-This story was told by the Master at Jetavana about Kokalika. The introductory story is told in full in the Takkarika Birth.

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Rathalaṭṭhijātaka

Ja 332

Rathalatthi Jātaka

"Wounding another"-This story was told by the Master when he was at Jetavana, about the family priest of the king of Kosala, who, it is said, as he was driving in his chariot to a village on his estate came upon a caravan in a...

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Pakkagodhajātaka

Ja 333

Godha Jātaka

"Then wert thou"-This is a story told by the Master while at Jetavana, of a certain landowner.

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Rājovādajātaka

Ja 334

Rajovada Jātaka

"The bull through floods"-This story was told by the Master when at Jetavana concerning the admonition of a king. The introductory story will be found in full in the Tesakuna Birth.

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Jambukajātaka

Ja 335

Jambuka Jātaka

"Jackal beware"-This story was told by the Master while dwelling in the Bamboo Grove, about the attempt of Devadatta to imitate the Buddha. The incident that gave rise to the story has been told in full before. Here is a short...

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Brahāchattajātaka

Ja 336

Brahachatta Jātaka

"Grass is still"-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, of a certain rogue. The incident that suggested the story has been already related.

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Pīṭhajātaka

Ja 337

Pitha Jātaka

"Alas! we offered thee"-This story the Master told while living at Jetavana, about a certain Brother.

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Thusajātaka

Ja 338

Thusa Jātaka

"With sense so nice"-This story was told by the Master while living in the Bamboo Grove, of prince Ajatasattu. At the time of his conception there arose in his mother, the daughter of the king of Kosala, a chronic longing to...

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Bāverujātaka

Ja 339

Baveru Jātaka

"Before the crested peacock"-This story was told by the Master when at Jetavana, of certain heretics who lost their former gains and glory.

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Visayhajātaka

Ja 340

Visayha Jātaka

"Of old, Visayha"-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana of Anathapindika. The incident that gave rise to the story has been already told in full in the Khadirangara Birth. On this occasion the Master addressing...

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Kaṇḍarījātaka

Ja 341

Kandari Jātaka

The story of this Birth will be set forth in full in the Kunala Birth.

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Vānarajātaka

Ja 342

Vanara Jātaka

"Have I from water"-This story was told by the Master, when dwelling in the Bamboo Grove, concerning the going about of Devadatta to kill the Buddha. The incident that led to the story has been already given in detail.

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Kuntinījātaka

Ja 343

Kuntani Jātaka

"Long I held"-This story was told by the Master at Jetavana, concerning a heron that lived in the house of the king of Kosala.

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Ambajātaka

Ja 344

Ambacora Jātaka

"She that did thy mangoes eat"-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, concerning an elder who kept watch over mango fruit.

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Gajakumbhajātaka

Ja 345

Gajakumbha Jātaka

"Should a flame sweep"-This story was told by the Master at Jetavana, concerning a slothful Brother. He was, it was said, of gentle birth and lived at Savatthi. And after giving a hearty assent to the doctrine and taking orders...

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Kesavajātaka

Ja 346

Kesava Jātaka

"Thou that of late"-This story the Master while at Jetavana told concerning the Feast of Friendship.

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Ayakūṭajātaka

Ja 347

Ayakuta Jātaka

"Why in mid air"-This story the Master, while dwelling at Jetavana, told concerning the duty of doing good to men. The incident that led to the story will be set forth in the Mahakanha Birth.

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