Ummagga Jataka: The Story Of The Tunnel (1898)

By T.B. Yatawara

Book Overview

Ummagga Jataka: The Story Of The Tunnel is a book written by T. B. Yatawara and was first published in 1898. The book is a retelling of the Jataka tale, which is a collection of stories about the previous lives of the Buddha. The story revolves around a group of merchants who are trying to transport their goods through a mountain. They are faced with the challenge of a dangerous and dark tunnel, which they must cross to reach their destination. The main character, a wise and clever hare, comes to their aid and helps them navigate through the tunnel safely. The hare uses his intelligence to trick a group of jackals who are trying to harm the merchants and leads them to safety. The story is a lesson in the importance of wisdom and cleverness in overcoming obstacles and challenges. The book is written in simple language and is suitable for readers of all ages. It is a classic tale from Buddhist literature and provides an insight into the teachings and beliefs of Buddhism. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Buddhist literature and philosophy.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: 1165789515
• ISBN13: 9781165789511
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"