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The Encounter at the Sinsapa Tree Grove
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The Encounter at the Sinsapa Tree Grove
…he brahmins and householders of Setavya and say to them : - " Payasi, sirs, bids you wait ; he will come himself to see the Wanderer Master Kassapa. " That Boy Kassapa will be winning over at the outse…
In the story, Payasi, the chieftain of Setavya, is informed about a gathering at the Sinsapa tree grove where the Wanderer Mast…
Discourse on Rebirth and the Afterlife
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Discourse on Rebirth and the Afterlife
some of them saluted him with joined hands and took their seats on one side ; some of them called out their name and family and did likewise, some of them took their seats on one side in silen…
In a thought-provoking discussion, Payasi expresses disbelief in the existence of another world or the outcomes of human action…
The Examination of Moral Consequences
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The Examination of Moral Consequences
…er Kassapa says thus, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' ' Have you, Prince, any proof to establish that they do not exist ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.' ' As how ? ' ' Here …
In this dialogue, the protagonist questions Master Kassapa about the existence of moral consequences for unethical actions. Despite Master Kassapa's assertions, the protagonist …
Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
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Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
…able, and what you say you have seen, will be even so, just as if I myself had seen it. " They have consented to do this, saying. " Very good, " but they have neither come themselves, nor dispatched a …
This text explores the philosophical ideas surrounding rebirth, the consequences of actions, and the concepts of justice through a nar…
Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
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Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
… says so, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' 'Have you any further evidence, prince ?' . . . 'I have, Master Kassapa. ' 'As how ? ' 'Here it is, Master Kassapa. I have had fr…
In a thought-provoking dialogue, a prince challenges Master Kassapa's assertions about the existence of a spiritual realm. The prince draws …
Exploration of Afterlife Beliefs
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Exploration of Afterlife Beliefs
26 This Life Next Life They have promised to do so, but they have neither come and told me, nor sent a messenger. This, Master Kassapa, is evidence to me that not one of those…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจความเชื่อเกี่ยวกับหลังชีวิตและการมีอยู่ของพระเจ้า โดยเฉพาะพระเจ้าทั้งสามสิบท่าน การสนทนาระหว่างเจ้าชายและมาสเตอร์ Kassapa แสดงให้เห็นถึงแนวคิดที่ว่ายามที่มนุษย์คิดว่าเวลาได้ผ่านไปนาน บา
Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
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Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
This Life Next Life 28 We do not believe him when he says these things. 'That, Prince, is just as if there were a man born blind who could not see objects as dark or bright, as blue, y…
In this passage, the conversation between Prince and Master Kassapa highlights the limitations of human perception. The pa…
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
This Life Next Life 30 In this way, Prince, is the other world to be seen, and not, even as you imagine, by this fleshly eye. Let this be a p…
In this text, Prince questions Master Kassapa about the existence of another world and the nature of existence beyond d…
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **This Life Next Life** (in red, italics) 34 she met with ruin and …
ข้อความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีคุณธรรมและความฉลาดในการค้นหาความหมายของชีวิตและชีวิตถัดไป โดยยกตัวอย่างถึงพระราชาที่มีแนวคิดผิด ๆ และความสำคัญของการรอคอยและเติบโตอย่างชาญฉลาดเพื่อประโยชน
The Illusion of the Soul
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The Illusion of the Soul
Inflict on him what penalty you wish. " And I should say: - " Well then, my masters, throw this man alive …
In this dialogue, the speaker challenges beliefs about the soul and an afterlife through a vivid imagery of a man's punishment. A s…
The Existence of the Soul in Dreams
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The Existence of the Soul in Dreams
…en will you see the soul of a dead person entering or leaving him ? Let this be a proof to you, Prince, that those things do exist. ' 16. ' Even though Master Kassapa says so, it still appears to me th…
In a profound dialogue, Master Kassapa discusses the nature of the soul with a prince who doubts its existence. The prince questions why living…
The Nature of Existence and Evidence
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The Nature of Existence and Evidence
…s 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 like ? ' ' Take the case, Master Ka…
In this excerpt, Prince engages in a philosophical discussion with Master Kassapa about the existence of the so…
Understanding Perception and Existence
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Understanding Perception and Existence
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…
This text discusses the idea that while humans have sensory organs for sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, thes…
The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
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The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
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…
This passage illustrates a conversation between a trumpeter and some border born men who are puzzled by the trumpet's silence. T…
Contemplation on Existence and Rebirth
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Contemplation on Existence and Rebirth
…er than of parents, nor fruit or result of deeds well or ill - done. ' ' Have you any further evidence, Prince ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa. ' ' What may that be like ? ' ' Take the case, Master Kassap…
In this dialogue, the prince challenges Master Kassapa's views on existence, rebirth, and the consequences of actions. He prese…
The Jatila and the Boy: A Lesson in Responsibility
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The Jatila and the Boy: A Lesson in Responsibility
' Well now, Prince, I will give you a simile, for it is by way of a simile that some intelligent men discern the mean…
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 instruc
The Struggle with Beliefs
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The Struggle with Beliefs
"Even so, Prince, have you, silly and unintelligent, sought after another world. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of…
In this text, a prince named Payasi is confronted by Master Kassapa regarding his beliefs that deny the existence of an a…
The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
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The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
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 do…
Debating Beliefs and Opinions in the Pursuit of Knowledge
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Debating Beliefs and Opinions in the Pursuit of Knowledge
' Even so you, Prince, silly and unintelligent, will meet with ruin and disaster in that you seek so senselessly after a…
บทสนทนาทางปรัชญาระหว่างเจ้าชายและผู้ใหญ่คาสซัปเกี่ยวกับความเชื่อและผลกระทบจากการยึดมั่นในความเข้าใจที่ผิด เจ้าชายพยายามเลือกที่จะไม่ละทิ้งความคิดเห็นที่อาจทำให้เขาต้องเผชิญกับการตำหนิ ความคิดนี้แสดงถึ
The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
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The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
"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 th…
In this parable, a man carries a bundle of dry dung for his pigs despite ridicule. He highlights the importance of practical…