The Story of the Gotama Buddha : the Nidāna-kathā of the Jātakaṭṭhakathā

Translation of the Jataka-nidana, or the "story of the origins." This is an introduction to the text of the Jatakas, the collection of stories of the past lives of the Buddha Gotama. This text also stands on its own, dealing with the story of the Buddha from his existence as Sumedha up to the acceptance of the monastery of Jetavana. Translated By N.a. Jayawickrama. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.