Jātakamālā (Birth-Stories)
Borobudur Temple
First Gallery - Balustrade (Upper Register) - Part 1
Magelang - Indonesia
The Jātakamālā, or "Garland of Birth Stories," recounts Gautama Buddha's past lives as Jataka tales, widely recognized in Buddhism. Attributed to Āryaśūra (2nd century CE), the collection portrays moral lessons and virtues, emphasizing qualities for enlightenment. Featuring the Bodhisattva in various forms, the narratives highlight compassion, generosity, wisdom, and self-sacrifice.
1:56 1. The Story of the Tigress
5:21 2. The Story of the King of the Śibis
8:40 3. The Story of the Portion of Gruel
12:33 4. The Story of the Head of a Guild
16:51 5. The Story of Aviṣahya, the Head of a Guild
20:34 6. The Story of the Hare
23:36 7. The Story of Agastya
28:23 8. The Story of Maitribala
30:52 9. The Story of Viśvantara
34:26 10. The Story of the Sacrifice
38:00 11. The Story of Śakra
42:53 12. The Story of the Brahmin
44:22 13. The Story of Unmādayantī
48:49 14. The Story of Supāraga
52:41 15. The Story of the Fish
54:31 16. The Story of the Quail’s Young
56:09 17. The Story of the Jar
58:27 18. The Story of the Childless One
1:00:21 19. The Story Involving the Lotus-Stalks
1:03:58 20. The Story of the Treasurer
1:06:51 21. The Story of Cuḍḍabodhi
1:10:31 22. The Story of the Geese
1:14:22 23 The Story of Mahābodhi
1:18:31 24. The Story of the Great Ape
1:21:56 25. The Story of the Śarabha-deer
Resources:
Barabudur - Archeological Description
by N.J. KROM - Volume 1
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Jataka, The Buddha’s Past Birth-Stories
Level 1, Balustrade, Top
Jatakamala and Other Jataka Stories
by Anandajoti Bhikkhu
www.photodharma.net/Indonesia...