The Jataka V5: Or Stories Of The Buddha's Former Births is a book compiled and translated by E. B. Cowell. It is a collection of ancient Buddhist tales that recount the many past lives of the Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama. The book is part of the larger Jataka series, which includes over 500 stories. This particular volume contains stories 201-250, and each story is accompanied by an introduction and notes from the translator. The tales in this book are filled with moral lessons and teachings, and they offer insight into Buddhist beliefs and practices. The Jataka V5 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhism, ancient literature, or moral philosophy.In Six Volumes.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.