Animal characters in the Jatakas [Chapter 3]

The role of Animals in Buddhism

With special reference to the Jatakas

by Nguyen Thi Kieu Diem | 2012 | 66,083 words

This study studies the role of animals in Indian Buddhism with special reference to the Jatakas鈥攁ncient Pali texts narrating the previous births of the Buddha dating back 2500 years....

Chapter 3 - Animal characters in the Jatakas

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1. Animals have life in the same way as humans

2.1. The Meaning of Karma in Buddhism

2.2. The influence of Karma and Rebirth

2.3. Why Believe in Karma

2.4. The Six Buddhist Realms of Existence

2.5. Human and animal can change place and position

3. Personification of Animals in Buddhist Literature

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The role of Animals in Buddhism

Chapter 3 - Animal characters in the Jatakas

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