The Jataka tales are associated with which of the following sects?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Buddhism.

Key Points

Jataka tales are works of literature that are about Gautam Buddha's previous births.
Buddhism: Buddhism is a faith that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama ("the Buddha") in 5th Century B.C.
The Buddhism religion is based upon the teachings, life experience of its founder Siddhartha Gautam, born in circa 563 BCE.

Born into the royal family of the Sakya clan	Lumbini
Attainment of Bodhi (enlightenment) under the pipal tree	Bodhgaya(Bihar)
First Sermon, known as Dharma Chakra - Pravartana	Sarnath
He died in 483BCE at Kushinagar	This event is known as Mahaparinirvan

Additional Information

Lingayat: Lingayat also called Virashaiva, a member of a Hindu sect with a wide following in southern India that worships Shiva as the only deity.
Shaivism: Shaivism is the branch of Hinduism that worships Shiva as the supreme deity. It is one of the major branches of Hinduism.
Jainism: Jainism is a religion that emphasizes complete non - violence, and asceticism.
- Followers of Jainism are called Jains.
- J ainism came into prominence in the 6th century B.C, when Lord Mahavira propagated the religion.
- There were 24 great teachers, the last of whom was Lord Mahavira.
- The first Tirthankara was Rishabnatha.