Kusa Jatakaya: A Buddhistic Legend (1871)

By Alagiyavanna Mohottala

Book Overview

Kusa Jatakaya: A Buddhistic Legend is a book written by Mohottala Alagiyavanna in 1871. The book is a retelling of a Buddhist legend that tells the story of Prince Kusa, who is born with a special mark on his forehead that predicts he will become a great king. However, as he grows up, he becomes disillusioned with the material world and decides to leave his kingdom to become a monk.The book follows Prince Kusa's journey as he travels through different kingdoms, meets different people, and learns different lessons. Along the way, he faces challenges and temptations, but he remains steadfast in his devotion to Buddhism and his desire to attain enlightenment.Kusa Jatakaya is a book that explores Buddhist teachings and values, such as compassion, selflessness, and detachment from material possessions. It also touches on themes such as the search for meaning and purpose in life, the nature of suffering, and the importance of spiritual growth.Overall, Kusa Jatakaya is a classic work of Buddhist literature that offers readers a glimpse into the teachings and beliefs of Buddhism, as well as a timeless story of a young prince's journey towards enlightenment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165311259
• ISBN13: 9781165311255
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"