Win the Heart in Chokdee Tales Book Series: Life with Mangala is to Have a Lucky Life

Abstract

This article aims to investigate the creation of Jataka tales in the forth book of Chokdee Tales series which portray the Dhamma about Mangala-Sutta in the Tipitaka. It has been found that there are 3 stories in the book that are based on Jataka-Atthakhata, namely Lomasakassapa the Hermit on the Verge of Losing Himself, The Change of Fortune of Black and Albino Monkeys, and Cullapanthaka and Dust Clothes. The creation of this illustrated book is distinguished by the use of various techniques to win your own theart. In addition, the stories can be easily comprehended by children because of illustrations and emotive language, and the author also provides summaries of the Dhamma for his readers. Not only has the series been widely enjoyed because of its creativity, but it has also taught the readers the Dhamma about Mangala-Sutta which inspires them to create their own luck.