Looking for a nice copy of the Jataka Tales.

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KeepCalm
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Looking for a nice copy of the Jataka Tales.

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Hello,

I am looking for a nice (and as complete as possible) copy of the Jataka tales, in English & in print if possible. I don't seem to be able to find one out there at the moment! I guess I would have to consider an ebook if that is all that is available. Does anyone have any ideas where I may obtain a copy?

I am pretty poor a the moment so cost is a factor.

Pete A

p.s. Apologies if I posted this in the wrong section...
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Sacred Buddhist Texts is very dated now (Published in 1895), but is the only comprehensive translation of the Jātaka Commentaries that I know of.

You can find An Index and very brief summaries in the Dictionary of Pali Proper Names.
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Re: Looking for a nice copy of the Jataka Tales.

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I've been looking for the same-- this is the most complete printed collection I can find, but still doesn't include all the tales: https://store.pariyatti.org/Jataka-Tale ... _2591.html
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Re: Looking for a nice copy of the Jataka Tales.

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dharmacorps wrote: Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:06 pm I've been looking for the same-- this is the most complete printed collection I can find, but still doesn't include all the tales: https://store.pariyatti.org/Jataka-Tale ... _2591.html
Look like a winner. Thanks for sharing. Income tax is coming Friday and I'm sticking up my library!

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Thank you Bhante, Thank you bodom.

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