List: 550 Jathaka Katha

The 550 Jathaka Ktha list holds immense significance in Buddhist tradition, as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the Buddha's teachings and the path to enlightenment. These stories are not only entertaining but also serve as a valuable resource for:

For a complete categorized list of all 550 stories, you can refer to: 550 jathaka katha list

| Nipāta | Verse range | Number of Jathakas | |--------|-------------|--------------------| | 1. Eka Nipāta | 1 verse | 150 | | 2. Duka Nipāta | 2 verses | 100 | | 3. Tika Nipāta | 3 verses | 50 | | 4. Catukka Nipāta | 4 verses | 50 | | 5. Pañcaka Nipāta | 5 verses | 50 | | 6. Chakka Nipāta | 6 verses | 40 | | 7. Sattaka Nipāta | 7 verses | 20 | | 8. Aṭṭhaka Nipāta | 8 verses | 20 | | 9. Navaka Nipāta | 9 verses | 16 | | 10. Dasaka Nipāta | 10 verses | 14 | | 11. Ekādasaka Nipāta | 11 verses | 10 | | 12. Dvādasaka Nipāta | 12 verses | 10 | | 13. Terasaka Nipāta | 13 verses | 10 | | 14. Pakiṇṇaka Nipāta | Mixed | 13 | | 15. Vīsati Nipāta | 20 verses | 10 | | 16. Tiṁsa Nipāta | 30 verses | 10 | | 17. Cattālīsa Nipāta | 40 verses | 10 | | 18. Paññāsa Nipāta | 50 verses | 10 | | 19. Saṭṭhi Nipāta | 60 verses | 5 | | 20. Sattati Nipāta | 70 verses | 5 | | 21. Asīti Nipāta | 80 verses | 5 | | 22. Mahā Nipāta | >100 verses | 10 | | | — | 3 | The 550 Jathaka Ktha list holds immense significance

The is the blueprint for relief sculptures at Borobudur (Indonesia) and the murals of Wat Phra Kaew (Thailand) . Each scene corresponds to a numbered story. Duka Nipāta | 2 verses | 100 | | 3

The is more than a numbered inventory. It is a living library of human (and animal) psychology, a guide to selflessness, and a cultural treasure of Buddhism. Whether you are a scholar referencing the Pali text, a parent looking for moral tales, or a writer seeking timeless plots, these 550 stories offer infinite depth.