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The Story of Tambadathika
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The Story of Tambadathika
24 --- The Story of Tambadathika While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Tambadathika, the executioner of thieves. Tambadathika served th
The story revolves around Tambadathika, who served as an executioner for fifty-five years. In his old age, he struggled with his duties and upon retirement, he celebrated with a ritual bath and a meal
The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
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The Teachings of Venerable Sariputta
26 At that moment Venerable Sariputta showed himself at the door of the former executioner's house. When the man saw the Venerable, he paid obeisance to him. And escorting him into his house, he p
In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his r
The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g
After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*
The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant
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The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant
32 social Studies 4 The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Mahadhana, a merchant from Varanasi. Once, a merchant f
The narrative follows Mahadhana, a merchant from Varanasi, who is delayed by heavy rains while trying to reach a festival in Savathi. Instead of returning home, he decides to stay and wait out the sea
The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
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The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
He is thinking that he would stay here and sell his goods the whole year. He is not aware that he would die here in seven days’ time. What should be done should be done today. Who would know that one
In this narrative, a merchant named Mahadhana is confronted with the reality of his impending death within seven days. Prompted by the Buddha through Ananda, he reflects on the urgency of living mindf
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance
In a significant discourse, the Buddha speaks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality
Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
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Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
Although the treasure had obtained the Fruit of Conversion, he was unable to bear the grief that arose within him. Accordingly, when he had performed the funeral rites over his daughter's body, he wen
In this touching narrative, a father mourns the loss of his modest and conscientious daughter, Sumana, and seeks solace from the Buddha. Despite knowing death is inevitable, he struggles with her last
The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
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The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
48 ಇನ್ತು ನಂಳು 6 The Story of The Weaver's Daughter This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Aggalava Shrine with reference to a certain weaver's daughter. For one day,
In the tale of the weaver's daughter, the Teacher emphasizes the significance of meditating on death. He explains that acknowledging the certainty of death and the instability of life leads to a more
The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
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The Maiden's Dilemma: Choosing Duty Over Desire
When the people of Alavi heard that the Teacher had come, they went to the monastery and invited him to be their guest. That maiden also heard that he had come, and her heart was filled with joy at th
In Alavi, when the Teacher arrives, a maiden is filled with joy at the thought of seeing the mighty Gotama Buddha and hearing him preach the Dhamma. However, her father's request to complete a garment
Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
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Kochumukham: A Journey for a Maiden
54 കൊച്ചുമുഖം Kochumukham The people of Alavi waited upon the Teacher and provided him with food, and when the meal was over, took his bowl and stood waiting for him to speak the words of rejoicing
In this narrative, the Teacher visits Alavi, where he is awaited and provided food. He is on a journey for a maiden who has yet to appear. He remains silent to emphasize the significance of her presen
The Uncertainty of Rebirth and Knowledge
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The Uncertainty of Rebirth and Knowledge
"Reverend sir, you yourself know that I was going to the weaver’s workshop with my shuttle-basket in hand. So when you asked me, ‘Where are you going?’ I knew very well that your meaning was, ‘When
In this dialogue, the Teacher questions a woman about her understanding of rebirth and death. She expresses her awareness of her mortality but acknowledges her ignorance regarding the specifics of her
The Eye of Understanding
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The Eye of Understanding
62 ลุยรินทร Lina Maeone Thus did the Teacher congratulate her the fourth time, and having so done, addressed the assemblage as follows: "Those among you who failed to understand the words she s
ในโลกนี้มีคนจำนวนมากที่ไม่สามารถมองเห็นความจริงได้ ซึ่งเฉพาะคนบางกลุ่มเท่านั้นที่มีปัญญาและความเข้าใจที่จะมองเห็นสิ่งที่อยู่ภายใน ตัวอย่างเช่นนกที่หลุดจากตะข่าย ซึ่งเป็นสัญลักษณ์ของการไปสู่สวรรค์ ข้อค
The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
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The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
Then the maiden took her shuttle-basket and went to her father. He was asleep even as he sat at the loom. Not observing that he was asleep, she presented the shuttle-basket. As she did so, the basket
This narrative recounts the tragic tale of a maiden who inadvertently causes her own death while visiting her father, a weaver. The father, engulfed in grief, seeks the comfort of the Teacher, who hel
The Queen's Regret
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The Queen's Regret
The queen replied that she was only washing her face, her hands and her feet, and so was doing nothing wrong. Then she continued, "But, that room is very strange. If anyone went into that room, to one
In this story, a queen falsely accuses her husband of misbehavior after observing a strange phenomenon in a room. Despite her denial, the king believes her explanation. Overcome with guilt for her lie
Exploring the Tusita Realm: A Celestial Paradise
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Exploring the Tusita Realm: A Celestial Paradise
The Tusita Realm is the fourth celestial realm of the Sense Sphere belonging to the States of Happiness. Every aspect of this celestial realm such as physical appearance, position, sovereignty, sound,
The Tusita Realm is the fourth celestial realm of the Sense Sphere, characterized by its superior qualities compared to the earlier realms. It is notable for being the residence of both confirmed and
Celestial Realms and Castles in Buddhist Cosmology
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Celestial Realms and Castles in Buddhist Cosmology
The third circular domain forms a ring around the second domain. It is the dwelling of the unconfirmed Bodhisattvas. That is, their future enlightenment as a Buddha has not yet been confirmed by a pre
The Tusita Realm features distinct circular domains inhabited by beings based on their merit. The third domain houses unconfirmed Bodhisattvas pursuing enlightenment, while the fourth serves as a have
Understanding Celestial Estates
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Understanding Celestial Estates
Each celestial estate is complete in itself like an entire city. Its owner is like its king or queen with complete sovereignty. That is, the owner is free to govern his her own castle as he/she please
Each celestial estate operates like a self-sufficient city, with its owner acting as a sovereign ruler. Owners are surrounded by attendants, the number of whom corresponds to their merit, ranging from
Meditation Practices of Phrathepnyamahamuni - Volume 5
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Meditation Practices of Phrathepnyamahamuni - Volume 5
Preface For more than two years, our Team has compiled a series of books devoted to meditation practices of Phrathepnyamahamuni. We have selected spiritual teachings that he transmits to his disciple
For over two years, our team has worked to compile books on the meditation practices of Phrathepnyamahamuni. This fifth volume emphasizes the importance of mental stillness in achieving progress in me
Meditation and Finding Inner Bliss
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Meditation and Finding Inner Bliss
เมื่อใจก็ถูกส่วนจะมีความสุขมาก แม้ว่าบางครั้งอาจผ่านไปราบแค่ไหน ไม่รู้สึกเลยไม่ได้สนใจในเรื่องของระยะเวลา มีความสุข ไม่อยากไปไหน ฉันจะเกิดขึ้นมาเองหลังจากทำสมาธิแบบไม่อยากจะลุกไปไหนเลย อยากปลดปล่อย ออ
เมื่อสติสงบ คุณจะรู้สึกถึงความสุขที่ไม่มีขีดจำกัด ในขณะที่คุณฝึกสมาธิ, เวลาจะไม่สำคัญ คุณจะใช้ชีวิตอยู่กับปัจจุบันและค้นพบความรักในการทำสมาธิ จิตใจที่สงบทำให้คุณอยากอยู่กับความสุขนี้โดยไม่ต้องการอะไรเ
การปล่อยวางเพื่อความสุข
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การปล่อยวางเพื่อความสุข
"ปล่อยวาง" คือ เอาใจไปหยุดนิ่งตรงกลาง อย่างเบา ๆ สบาย ๆ โดยที่ไม่ต้องไปรบกวนอะไรทั้งนั้น หรือเอาใจไปวางตำแหน่งไหนก็ได้ที่มีความรู้สึกชอบ ทำอย่างง่าย ๆ สบาย ๆ ใจจะหยุดนิ่งเอง มีกะโลแกล้ความสุขดีขึ้น "
การปล่อยวางคือการหยุดใจให้นิ่งตรงกลางอย่างสบาย ๆ โดยที่ไม่ต้องไปกวนใจหรือคิดมาก สามารถวางใจได้ทุกที่ที่รู้สึกชอบ เมื่อทำแบบนี้อย่างง่าย ๆ ใจจะหยุดนิ่งและพบกับความสุขดีขึ้นได้โดยธรรมชาติ โปรดเยี่ยมชม d