This book is about one of the past lives of the Gauthama Buddha. It is called Wessanthara Jatakaya. In one of his previous lives, he was born as the king Wessanthara. As the king Wessanthara, his generosity is extra-ordinary. He is ready to donate whatever is asked by others. He donates even his own son, daughter and wife. This is a heart touching story. You can learn how the Buddha-to-be practiced perfections ( Paramis) in order to attain enlightenment out of compassion for all beings.
