A single narrative detailing one of Buddha's former existences is known by which of the followingk names?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Jataka

Explanation:

• Jataka tales are stories that narrate the previous births (existences) of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal forms.
• They highlight moral lessons, virtues like compassion, wisdom, and self-sacrifice.
• These tales are part of Buddhist literature and are included in the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka.

Information Booster:

• The word Jataka means "birth story."
• There are over 550 Jataka tales preserved in Pali literature.
• They played a key role in spreading Buddhist values among common people.
• Jatakas are often depicted in carvings at sites like Bharhut and Sanchi Stupa.
• They form a major part of Buddhist canonical and folk tradition.

Additional Knowledge:

• Vinaya: Refers to rules and regulations for monastic discipline of monks and nuns.
• Tripitaka: Means "Three Baskets" – the Buddhist scriptures divided into Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
• Sutra: Discourses or teachings of Buddha delivered in the form of dialogues.