This book is a collection of parables and stories from the Buddhist tradition, as rendered into English by the scholar Henry Thomas Rogers. Drawing on a variety of sources, including the Jataka tales and the Dhammapada, these stories illustrate key ethical and spiritual concepts in the Buddhist path. From the wise teachings of the Buddha to the misadventures of foolish monkeys and greedy merchants, this book offers a charming and insightful glimpse into one of the world's great religions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.