Jataka Studies

Abstract

Jataka talks originated from Buddhist proverb in the Vinaya and the Suttanta scriptures. This text reflects history in the form of legends and fables, called Jataka age. Most of the content story takes place in northern India, which is currently in the area of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Jataka tales tell about the asceticism of the Bodhisattva and the important role of  the naga tribe.  They explain the Buddhist teaching method by applying the method of transmission like Brahmana way. There is a variety as diverse as Mahayana. The story telling method is suitable to be developed for beginners who are not familiar in the Buddhist teaching in order to move on to the doctrine.           In terms of knowledge, the study of Jataka tales gives information about the humanities, social sciences and language aesthetics which the use of words is outstanding in Jataka tales. Many words in the traditional language such as asura, yaksa, naga and deva play a role in the writing of narrative in the Buddhist scriptures such as the Tipitaka and Commentaries.