Burlingame's book collects a wide range of Buddhist legends and parables, from both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. The stories cover a vast array of topics, from the lives of the Buddha and his disciples to the nature of karma and enlightenment. Burlingame's translations are faithful and lyrical, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist literature and philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.