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| The Vessantara Jataka | |
Stamps illustration: The Vessantara Jataka is one of the most popular jatakas of Theravada Buddhism. The Vessantara Jataka tells the story of one of Gautama Buddha's past lives, about a compassionate prince, Vessantara, who gives away everything he owns, including his children, thereby displaying the virtue of perfect generosity. Stamps showing the Elephant, Vanapavesa, Kumarakandak and Sakkapabba |
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| Issued Country | Laos |
| Issued Year | 2001 |
| Category | Buddhist Symbol Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |