The Legend of Mahaduata: A Tale of Cause and Effect

by Buddhist Text Translation Society, Sporg Media Studio (Illustrator)

In ancient India, youth learned about morality from Jataka tales, engaging stories about right and wrong and the consequences of one s actions. The Legend of Mahaduta is the story of a rich jewelry merchant and his slave who encounter a wise Buddhist monk. The tale teaches the lessons of cause and effect, kindness and compassion, greed and hatred.

Kindle Edition

First published January 14, 2011

Reviews

[laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick, charming read about cause and effect (karma), the value in compassion, and the danger of greed. It definitely made me reflect on the way I treat others and the energy I send into the world from my actions.