Jataka Tales

Jataka Tales are the ancient stories, native to India, through which teachings of Buddha were imparted to kids. Kid of yore grew up listening to these stories and discussing deep questions about life and its purpose.

Enjoy these light-hearted and amusing tales typically played out by animals as main characters!

The Best Friends

The Lion and the Tiger were best friends, till they had that big-big fight. Are winning arguments worth losing the friendship? Wise Owl to the rescue!

The Monkey King & The Water Demon

A Water Demon prowled the waters of a large blue Lake in the mountains of Northern India. No one could drink the cool blue waters of the Lake without being eaten by the Water Demon, but the Monkey King has a plan!

The Bull called Delightful

A Rich Old Man has the Strongest Bull in the world. Does he respect the bull or treat him like a dumb animal? Doesn’t all creatures deserve respect?

The Unusual Friends

Elephants simply did not like dogs, and dogs were afraid of elephants. But some Best Friends are just meant to be!