Buddhist Stories for Kids
Buddhist Stories for Kids A collection of Buddha Reincarnation Stories and Buddhist short stories, for kids. Also known as tales from Jataka, these stories were carried on by generations, and believed to be originally told by Buddha as a part of his teachings of the Buddhist religion. They are rich in moral values, and provide for a wonderful reading, especially to the kids and children. Read these zen tales, and refer them to others. 1. Learning to Listen Once, the Bodhisattva was born as an ascetic. He had five hundred followers, who lived with him in his mountain abode. Once day, half of his followers, including their chief had gone away looking for food. Suddenly, the Bodhisattva fell sick and took to bed. The followers who had remained with him at the abode reached his bedside to tent to him. They asked him what his life’s achievement was. The Bodhisattva replied, “Nothing.” The followers failed to understand the true meaning of the wise man’s words. They considered him to b...