The Indian High Commission in Colombo distributed 500 copies of the Sinhala translations of five Amar Chitra Katha Jataka Tales comic books to students at Siri Pagngnathissa Dharma Vidyalaya, located at Sri Sudarshanarama Purana Viharaya, Kiribathgoda, on the occasion of Medin Full Moon Poya Day.
Translated and published by Amar Chitra Katha, India’s largest comic book publisher, these books aim to present the timeless wisdom of the Jataka Tales in an engaging and accessible format. By illustrating the moral lessons and spiritual teachings of the Buddha, the initiative seeks to inspire children and instill core Buddhist values through storytelling.
Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre Director, Professor Ankuran Dutta, symbolically handed over the books to the students. The initiative received an overwhelming response, with children appreciating the effort to enhance their knowledge of Dhamma and Buddhist literature.
This initiative further strengthens the civilizational bond between India and Sri Lanka, reinforcing the shared Buddhist heritage between the two nations. The Indian High Commission has announced plans to expand the distribution of Jataka Tales comic books to Sunday schools across Sri Lanka, ensuring that young learners continue to engage with the teachings of the Buddha in a creative and meaningful way.
