Tibetan Tales

By William Ralston Shedden Ralston and Anton Schiefner

"Tibetan Tales: Derived from Indian Sources" presents a fascinating collection of Tibetan folklore and Buddhist tales, meticulously derived from Indian sources. Compiled by F. Anton Von Schiefner, this enduring volume offers a window into the rich storytelling traditions of Tibet, drawing heavily from the wellspring of Jataka tales and fables.

These stories, categorized within Religion and Social Science, explore themes central to Buddhist beliefs and provide valuable insights into the cultural landscape of the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China and its historical connections to India. Readers interested in sacred stories, Tibetan Buddhism, and the broader field of folklore and mythology will find this collection a treasure trove of timeless wisdom. Discover the enduring appeal of these carefully preserved tales, presented for a new audience in a high-quality print edition.

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.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023492628
• ISBN13: 9781023492621
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"