Avadāna

Avadana is a fancy word that means stories about really, really kind and trustworthy people who lived a long, long time ago. Imagine hearing a story about a superhero who always does the right thing and helps people in need, that's kind of what avadana stories are like!

These stories are usually told by grown-ups to help teach children important lessons about being good and doing good things for other people. The characters in avadana stories are like role models, they show us how to be kind, compassionate and honest.

The word "avadana" comes from an ancient language called Sanskrit, which is spoken in some parts of India. These stories were first written down over a thousand years ago in Buddhist texts, as a way to inspire people to follow the teachings of the Buddha, who was a spiritual leader.

Sometimes avadana stories can be really long and detailed, but they're always easy to understand and super interesting because they have lots of twists and turns. They're like fairy tales or legends, but they're based on true events!

So if you want to learn about how to be a good person and hear some really cool stories about amazing people who lived long ago, just ask a grown-up to tell you some avadana tales. It's a fun way to learn about history and morals!