Petavatthu is a book written by Ivan Pavlovich Minayeff in 1888. It is a collection of Buddhist stories that were originally written in Pali, an ancient Indian language. The stories in Petavatthu focus on the concept of rebirth and the consequences of actions in past lives. The book is divided into 51 chapters, each containing a different story. The stories are meant to teach moral lessons and provide insight into Buddhist beliefs and practices. Some of the stories feature characters who have been reborn as ghosts or spirits, while others focus on the consequences of greed, jealousy, and other negative emotions. Overall, Petavatthu is a fascinating and thought-provoking collection of Buddhist stories that provides a unique perspective on the nature of existence and the importance of moral behavior.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.