Twenty Jataka Tales by Noor Inayat Khan

Twenty Jataka Tales by Noor Inayat Khan

LITERATURENoor Inayat Khan remains, in the minds and hearts of many, an exemplary figure whose life has been their inspiration.Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, Head of Sufi Order founded in 1910 by Hazrat Inayat KhanThese twenty tales have been drawn from famous legends concerning the former lives of the Buddha. Beloved by children and adults alike, they tell of people and animals moved to acts of sacrifice by the noble example of their fellow creatures. The flavor is often suggestive of Aesop, as are the lessons that are so subtly and keenly conveyed. Presented in a simplified narrative, the tales maintain the magical and timeless beauty of their Far Eastern origins. The stories are ideal for reading to children, as they tell of highly dramatic adventures that are resolved by non-violent and compassionate means. Challenging circumstances bring forth courage and the capacity to love, opening the way to solutions against seemingly impossible odds. This book will also be coveted for its exquisite illustrations by the well-known illustrator H. Willebeek Le Mair.

Khan, Noor Inayat: - 'Noor Inayat Khan' was born on 1 January 1914. She grew up in Europe and when World War II started, she became a secret agent. Noor joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force in 1940, and was later recruited by the Special Operations Executive. She was the first female wireless operator to be sent from Britain into occupied France in 1943. Noor's work helped save the lives of many, but sadly, she was captured by the Nazis and killed in 1944. Noor was posthumously awarded military honours by France and Britain, the Croix De Guerre and the George Cross. Her book 'Twenty Jataka Tales' was published in 1939.

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ISBN 13	9780892813230
ISBN 10	0892813237
Title	Twenty Jataka Tales
Author	Noor Inayat Khan
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Year published	1985-05-25
Number of pages	152
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