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18. ' Even though Master Kassapa says this, it still appears to me that not one of those things exists. ' ' Have you any further evidence, Prince ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.' ' What might that be

In this excerpt, Prince engages in a philosophical discussion with Master Kassapa about the existence of the soul. The Prince presents a scenario where a felon is punished severely, questioning the ab

He has sight and there are forms, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has hearing and there are sounds, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has smell and there are odours, but the organ do

This text discusses the idea that while humans have sensory organs for sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, these organs do not necessarily imply the perception of a broader reality. The speaker, Ma

they stood it upright, they stood it topsy turvy, they struck it with their hands, with a cloud, with a stick, with a sword, on one side, on the other, on every side, saying : - " Speak, master trumpe

This passage illustrates a conversation between a trumpeter and some border born men who are puzzled by the trumpet's silence. The trumpeter reflects on how the instrument requires a person and effort

20.   ' Even though Master Kassapa says this, it still appears to me that there is neither another world, nor rebirth other than of parents, nor fruit or result of deeds well or ill - done. ' ' Have y

In this dialogue, the prince challenges Master Kassapa's views on existence, rebirth, and the consequences of actions. He presents a thought experiment involving a felon punished to demonstrate the ab

' Well now, Prince, I will give you a simile, for it is by way of a simile that some intelligent men discern the meaning of what is spoken. Once upon a time, Prince, a fire - worshipping Jatila was dw

This story tells of a fire-worshipping Jatila living in a forest who rescues an abandoned baby. He raises the boy and teaches him the importance of responsibility by instructing him to tend the fire w

"Even so, Prince, have you, silly and unintelligent, sought after another world. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions. Let them not involve you for long in bale and sorrow !' 22. 'Even though

In this text, a prince named Payasi is confronted by Master Kassapa regarding his beliefs that deny the existence of an afterlife and the consequences of one's actions. Despite Kassapa's urging, Payas

This Life Next Life 60 And he advises us to throw away our provender, so that, with lightened carts we may travel quicker and not weary our teams. But this man, Sirs, is not a friend of ours, nor

In this tale, the carters decide to keep their provender despite advice from a stranger, leading them to witness the downfall of another caravan. Guided by a wise leader, they learn the value of dilig

' Even so you, Prince, silly and unintelligent, will meet with ruin and disaster in that you seek so senselessly after another world, even like that former caravan leader. They who fancy that they can

บทสนทนาทางปรัชญาระหว่างเจ้าชายและผู้ใหญ่คาสซัปเกี่ยวกับความเชื่อและผลกระทบจากการยึดมั่นในความเข้าใจที่ผิด เจ้าชายพยายามเลือกที่จะไม่ละทิ้งความคิดเห็นที่อาจทำให้เขาต้องเผชิญกับการตำหนิ ความคิดนี้แสดงถึ

"That's a lot of dry dung thrown away which will feed my pigs. What if I were to carry it away ?" So he spread out his cloak and collecting the dry dung tied it into a bundle and lifting it on to his

In this parable, a man carries a bundle of dry dung for his pigs despite ridicule. He highlights the importance of practicality over societal judgment, likening his situation to that of Prince Payasi,

This Life Next Life 68 ' Even like the simile of the gamester, Prince, methinks is what you say. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions, renounce them, I say ! Let them not be long a source of

In this passage, Prince Payasi grapples with the ideas of renouncing certain beliefs about existence and the afterlife as presented by Master Kassapa. Despite being advised to let go of detrimental op

This Life Next Life 70 There they saw a heap of hemp thrown away. Then one said to the other : " Here's a heap of hemp : do you make some into a bundle, I'll do the same and we'll carry it away."

In this engaging tale, two individuals discover various discarded hemp products during their travels through village streets. They strategize on how to optimize their loads, reflecting the relational

'Then they came to another village street. There they saw a heap of flax ; and to another where they saw linen thread ; and to another where they saw linen cloth. And at each place the one cro

A story unfolds as two cronies traverse various villages, encountering different materials such as flax, cotton, and metals. One crony makes progressive choices, ending up with gold, while the other c

' With Master Kassapa's first simile I was pleased, I was charmed ; moreover I wanted to hear his ready wit in questions, for I regarded Master Kassapa as one who was to be opposed. It is wonderful, M

In this text, the narrator expresses admiration for Master Kassapa's teachings, viewing him as a guide on the path to enlightenment. The dialogue reveals the significance of understanding true sacrifi

78 10 To keep the robes down. 11 Vyavala. This became almost a technical term in connexion with largesse. It is literally 'hindered'; but when the things to be given were too limited as compar

This text explores the term 'Vyavala' which became a technical term associated with the concept of largesse. It reflects on how limited resources lead to some applicants being overlooked, in a practic

This Life Next Life 80 13 Apparently at his own cost. 14 The guardian spirits of the four quarters. See the Introduction to the Maha-samaya Suttanta. (Sutta - in Pali)

33 Now at that time the venerable Gavampati15 used frequently to go for siesta to the empty mansion of the Acacia. And Payasi, now one of the gods, came up to him and, saluting him, stood on one side.

In this narrative, the venerable Gavampati often retreats to an empty mansion for meditation. He encounters Prince Payasi, who acknowledges his past disbelief in the afterlife and explains his transfo

84 This Life Next Life Wherefore, Gavampati, Sir, go thou into the world of men and tell them : -" Give ye your gifts with thoroughness, with your own hands, with due thought, and give not as if ye

This text highlights the importance of giving in the right spirit as taught by Gavampati. It contrasts the consequences of careless giving, exemplified by prince Payasi's rebirth, with the rewarding o

This Life Next Life 96 Asappurisadanasutta Bhikkhus, these five are unworthy gifts. What five ? Giving disrespectfully, giving without heart and thought, not giving with one's own hand

The Asappurisadanasutta discusses the nature of giving, categorizing gifts into two types: unworthy and worthy. Unworthy gifts are defined as those given disrespectfully, without genuine intent, not g

This Life Next Life " If there is any religion that could cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism. " หมายถึง " ถ้าจะมีศาสนาใด ที่รับมือกับความต้องการทางวิทยาศาสตร์สมัยใหม่ปัจจุบันได้ ศา

หนังสือเล่มนี้นำเสนอความคิดเห็นของศ.นพ.เอียน สตีเวนสัน นักวิทยาศาสตร์ที่ศึกษาความจำอดีตชาติและหลักฐานการกลับชาติมาเกิดอย่างจริงจังมากว่า 49 ปี โดยมีผลงานที่น่าสนใจในหลากหลายประเทศและวรรณกรรมที่ได้รับก

111 ภาพนี้ ภาพหน้า อย่างไรก็ตามในการเก็บรวบรวมคนระดับชาตินั้น ไม่เฉพาะนายวัชชัยเท่านั้น ในระดับโลกก็มี ศ.นพ.เอียน สตีเวนสัน แต่มปัจจุบันท่านเสียชีวิตไปแล้ว ทั้งนี้ท่านทำการวิจัยเกี่ยวกับ "การออดิตชาติ

ในงานวิจัยที่ดำเนินการโดย ศ.นพ.เอียน สตีเวนสัน ก่อนที่ท่านจะเสียชีวิต ท่านได้ทำการศึกษาเรื่องการออดิตชาติและการกลับชาติมาเกิดมากว่า 47 ปี ด้วยการสนับสนุนจากการวิจัยที่มีความสำคัญในประเทศไทย ซึ่งได้มีก