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Pieces of Gold: A story about sharing. A Jataka Tale, illustrated by Emily Jan

Pieces of Gold: A story about sharing. A Jataka Tale, illustrated by Emily Jan

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A young man tries to cheat his older brother out of his rightful inheritance, but ends up realizing that his selfishness and dishonesty did not bring him any happiness.

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The Jataka Tales celebrate the power of action motivated by compassion, love, wisdom, and kindness. The Teach that all we think and do profoundly affects the quality of our lives. Selfish words and deeds bring suffering to us and to those around us, while selfless actions contribute to a lighter, more joyful way of being that has the potential to uplift all forms of life.

The Jataka Tales, first related by the Buddha over two thousand years ago, bring to light his many lifetimes as an embodiment of great compassion, the great being appears in many forms and places to ease the suffering of living beings. Thus the Jataka Tales are filled with heroes of all kinds, each demonstrating the power of compassion and wisdom to transform any situation.

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