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King Asoka: Patron of Buddhism
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King Asoka: Patron of Buddhism
by inviting 60,000 monks for alms in the palace daily. The king wanted to have the chance to pay respect to a fully-enlightened Buddha and with th…
…oka was a pivotal figure in Buddhism, inviting 60,000 monks for daily alms and yearning to pay respect to a fully-enlightened Buddha. He invited the Naga King to appear as the Buddha for homage, constr…
The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
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The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
…e younger sister of Viṣākha. This lady was the sister in law of Aṇṭhapiṇḍika but was very haughty because she inherited from a wealthy family. She had consideration neither for her husband nor her pare…
This narrative recounts the tale of Sujāta, who, despite her wealth, was arrogant and disrespectful in her relationshi…
Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
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Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
…en, looking down on her husband — even when her husband is the one to pay her dowry in the first place — having no gratitude to her husband, and even going as far as attempting to kill her husband in s…
This text explores different types of wives and their characteristics, highlighting the negative traits of a wife like an enemy, robber, and boss, and cont…
The Nature of Wives in Buddhist Teachings
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The Nature of Wives in Buddhist Teachings
…e like an slave: A wife who allows herself to be abused, slapped or beaten by her husband without becoming angry or vengeful and without blaming her husband, who is contented to be completely dominated…
This text discusses different types of wives in Buddhist teachings, illustrating how their characteristics influen…
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
Once there was a festival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and …
Once there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of …
The Power of Right Action and Compassion
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The Power of Right Action and Compassion
the snake started to crush him in his coils, he thought again of killing the snake, but remembering his Precepts he threw …
This text illustrates the significance of Right Action in Buddhist practice, showcasing a layman's resolute adherence to Precepts when…
Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
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Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
…his. The Buddha knew what he was thinking and asked the man his name. “Ariya” replied the man. In fact, the Buddah didn’t need to be told the man’s name. The Buddha gave Ariya a teaching that anyone wh…
In this text, the Buddha teaches that true nobility is defined by one's actions towards living beings. Ariya learns that harming …
The Story of Khujutara and Khema
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The Story of Khujutara and Khema
money any more. She used the whole 1,000 kahapanas to buy flowers for Sammavadi and the courtesans. Seeing that there were more flowers than usual, the courtesans asked Khujutara whether th…
…is text narrates the story of Khujutara, who uses all her money for good after understanding the teachings of the Buddha about the consequences of embezzlement. Her change illustrates the concepts of R…
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
hardly be able to find anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard the Buddha’s teaching, Khema attained stream-entry, never comm…
In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avoids harmful pr…
Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
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Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
1. *Double scales:* having one set of scales which underweighs and another which overweights. The retailer uses t…
This text discusses various deceptive practices used by dishonest retailers to gain unfair profits through manipul…
The Foundations of Right Effort in Spiritual Practice
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The Foundations of Right Effort in Spiritual Practice
he realized the risk of continuing to live near the haunts of men so he fled secretly from the flock at night to the Himavant…
This text delves into the concept of Right Effort in the context of spirituality, illustrated through the practice of a hermit …
The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
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The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
the vow that he would not go foraging any more for as long as he could not still his mind from desire. The snake had been trodden upon by a "holy cow" and had bitten …
This narrative explores the stories of various animals and a hermit who each confront their weaknesses—anger, greed, and arrogance. A snake, having killed a cow in a moment of…
The Lesson of Arrogance: Insights from Pacccekabuddha
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The Lesson of Arrogance: Insights from Pacccekabuddha
before him floating in the air. However, the hermit was so full of pride that he paid no respect. The Pacccekabuddha thus advised him: “I am a Pacccekabuddha. As for you, who will go on to be a f…
In this story, a prideful hermit encounters a Pacccekabuddha, who teaches him the importance of humility. The Pacccekabuddha's ability t…
The Wholesome Deeds of the Brahmin
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The Wholesome Deeds of the Brahmin
Once there was a brahmin who noticed that as the monks stopped at a certain place to robe themselves be…
Once there was a brahmin who noticed that as the monks stopped at a certain place to robe themselves be…
Understanding Right Effort and Mindfulness in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Effort and Mindfulness in Buddhism
… Brahmin attained "Stream-Entry". This is an example of making effort representative of the third category of Right Effort on the worldly level arising from wholesome intention. **6.4 The Fourth Fo…
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The Enlightenment of the Buddha’s First Disciple
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The Enlightenment of the Buddha’s First Disciple
The Enlightenment of the Buddha’s First Disciple In preaching the Dhammackakapavattana Sutta, the Buddha revealed the Thirty-Seven Factors of E…
The Buddha, in the Dhammackakapavattana Sutta, introduced the Thirty-Seven Factors of Enlightenment, laying down the framework…
The Three Cycles of Examination in Buddhism
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The Three Cycles of Examination in Buddhism
The Three Cycles of Examination comprise: 1. Saccānāna: Knowledge of the existence of each Noble Truth over whi…
The Three Cycles of Examination define knowledge concerning the Noble Truths which the Lord Buddha taught. Sacc
The Life of Koṇḍañña and His Journey to Enlightenment
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The Life of Koṇḍañña and His Journey to Enlightenment
If you look back at the life history of Koṇḍañña, you will remember him as being the youngest amongst the eight bra…
The narrative recounts the life of Koṇḍañña, a notable figure among brahmin soothsayers who predicted Prince Siddhatt…
The Path to Nirvana: Konḍaṇṅa's Journey
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The Path to Nirvana: Konḍaṇṅa's Journey
It is interesting to consider that although the Buddha taught the same sermon to all five monks in the Pañcavaggiya, it wa…
In the Pañcavaggiya, the Buddha's teachings resonated uniquely with Konḍaṇṅa, who attained stream-entry due to …
The Path to Sainthood According to Buddhism
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The Path to Sainthood According to Buddhism
Whenever the Buddha arises in the world and our Perfections are sufficiently developed, we too may be the first disciple to attain Sainthood in that Buddh…
The text discusses the possibility of achieving Sainthood when the Buddha arises and our Perfections are fully de…