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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru
The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to drink. They use various tricks and treats to allure him, lead
The Downfall of a Millionaire
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The Downfall of a Millionaire
Now in no long time those knaves discovered that he had taken up the habit of drinking. Then they flocked around him. As time went on, the crowd that surrounded him increased in numbers. He would spen
This narrative follows the decline of a wealthy man who becomes addicted to drinking and wastefully spends his fortune. Initially surrounded by admirers, he lavishly distributes money for pleasures li
The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
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The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
2 The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Veluvana with reference to Uggasena. The story goes that once a year, or once every
This narrative recounts the tale of Uggasena, the son of a treasurer, who becomes enamored with a female acrobat during a performance in Rajagaha. The performances attract massive crowds, and Uggasena
The Acrobat's Journey
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The Acrobat's Journey
In no long time the female acrobat, after living with her husband, gave birth to a son. As she played with the boy, she would address him as "son of a cart-driver" or "son of a fetcher-of-wood and dra
In a tale of pride and ambition, a female acrobat gives birth to a son while her husband tends to their carts. Despite his efforts, the acrobat remains indifferent, prompting him to learn acrobatics h
Uggasena's Exhibition in Rajagaha
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Uggasena's Exhibition in Rajagaha
The residents of the city caused platform above platform to be erected and assembled on the seventh day. Uggasena climbed a pole sixty cubits in height and balanced himself on the top of it. On that
In Rajagaha, Uggasena impresses the crowd with remarkable balancing feats on a pole. As the Teacher observes, he realizes that this display will lead to the enlightenment of many, including Uggasena h
The Teachings of Letting Go
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The Teachings of Letting Go
So saying, he sprang into the air from the top of the pole, turned fourteen somersaults in the air, and alighting on his feet, balanced himself once more on the tip of the pole. The Teacher said to hi
In this passage, a man named Uggasenā demonstrates the importance of letting go of attachments to the past, present, and future. The Teacher advises that true wisdom comes from releasing oneself from
The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
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The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
The monks asked him, "Friend Uggasen, had you no fear as you descended from that pole sixty cubits in height ?" Uggasen replied, "Friends, I have no fear." The monks said to the Teacher, "Reverend sir
In this passage, Uggasen demonstrates a profound state of fearlessness, attributed to having severed all attachments. The monks question his claim, but the Teacher explains that true freedom from fear
The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
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The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
Again one day the monks began the following discussion in the Hall of Truth: "Friends, how did it happen that a monk, endowed as was this monk with the faculties requisite for the attainment of arahan
In a Hall of Truth, monks ponder why a capable monk associated with acrobats. The Teacher explains this through an ancient tale where children brought food to a revered elder, wishing to share in the
The Rebirth of Arahants: A Tale of Karma
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The Rebirth of Arahants: A Tale of Karma
Now this elder was an arahat, and therefore looked into the future to see whether their earnest wish would be fulfilled. And perceiving that it would be fulfilled, he smiled. The woman noticed the smi
This tale narrates the story of a noble elder who, perceived an earnest wish being fulfilled, smiled, leading to his rebirth as an arahant. The narrative focuses on the implications of past deeds, whe
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
"Will you really give me this, dear father ?" "That I will, dear son. After his father had repeated his promise three times, Kala took upon himself the precepts of Uposatha day and went to the monaste
In this story, Kala, a young man, promises his father to observe Uposatha day but instead chooses to sleep. His father, concerned, brings him food, but Kala insists on receiving money instead. After a
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the
In this narrative, Kala demonstrates a strong resolve to learn the Dhamma, yet faces challenges in understanding its true meaning. His encounter with the Teacher leads him to strive for mastery of a s
The Value of Stream-Entry
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The Value of Stream-Entry
"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to the monastery by promising to give you a thousand pieces of money; here are your thousand pie
This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused
The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
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The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
At the end of the discourse, Anathapindika, the father of Culasubbhadda, approached the Buddha to invite him to have alms-food in his house the following day. But the Buddha replied that he had alread
In a profound dialogue, Anathapindika invites the Buddha for alms, but the Buddha declines, stating a prior commitment to Culasubbhadda. Confused, Anathapindika points out the geographical distance. T
The Story of Kukkutamitta
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The Story of Kukkutamitta
5 The story of Kukkutamitta While residing at the Veluvana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse with reference to the hunter Kukkutamitta and his family. At Rajagaha there was once a rich man's daugh
The story unfolds at the Veluvana monastery where the Buddha reflects on Kukkutamitta, a hunter, and a rich man's daughter from Rajagaha who fell in love with him. Their union leads to a fruitful fami
The Protection of Innocence in Buddhism
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The Protection of Innocence in Buddhism
To this question the Buddha answered, "Bhikkhus, the sotapannas do not kill, they do not wish others to get killed. The wife of the hunter was only obeying her husband in getting things for him. Just
In this discourse, the Buddha explains that true innocence, represented by the unwounded hand, is impervious to evil, just as poison cannot affect it. Sotapannas, who harbor no intentions of harm, are
The Story of Prominent Monks
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The Story of Prominent Monks
The story of Monk Maghiyathera The story of Monk Munk certain Monk Monk. The story of a certain Monk Discovered Monk. The story of Monk Discovered Monk Saphrakhkithabha The story of Monk Cittanathther
This text narrates the stories of several prominent monks, including Monk Maghiyathera, who is recognized for his spiritual endeavors. Besides him, other figures like Monk Munk, the Discovered Monk, a
คะแนนแด่กษัตริย์ & พระโพธิสัตว์
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คะแนนแด่กษัตริย์ & พระโพธิสัตว์
The image contains text in both Thai and English, organized in a tabular format with a white background. The text is aligned mostly horizontally, but the image itself is rotated. Here's the transcribe
บทนี้พูดถึงการเล่าเรื่องของพระภิกษุสำคัญ เช่น เรื่องของ Vidubha, Prapjunakromani, Madocasaith, Visakha, Vissula และ Uppassika ซึ่งเน้นในด้านความเข้าใจและการติดอยู่กับเรื่องเล่าทางศาสนา. เรื่องเล่าเหล่
The Stories of Enlightened Monks
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The Stories of Enlightened Monks
The story of Dharmma (๙) A few reach the other shore & Those who follow the Dhamma are liberated. Libertation thoughts & Mind are beyond worldlyness. 1. The story of Monk Jaya (๙) The story of Monk M
This text narrates the enlightening stories of several monks, including Monk Jaya, Mahakassapa, Bhaisaputra, Anurudh, Sanyasi, Kosambi, Sumpamathera, and Ravantheera. It highlights their journeys towa
Stories of Enlightenment and Wisdom
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Stories of Enlightenment and Wisdom
The Story of Prince Abhaya The Story of Monk Sammunithera The Story of Monk Anulamitra The Story of Venerable Gela The Story of Thirty Gela The Story of Cinnamana Vyasa The Story of Ananda The Story o
This compilation presents various stories, including the profound narratives of Prince Abhaya, Monk Sammunithera, and the key teachings of the Buddha related to temptation and enlightenment. Each stor
The Stories of Rakhapura and Other Monks
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The Stories of Rakhapura and Other Monks
The OCR result from the image is: 1. The Story of Rakhapura the Nag? 2. The story of Question Raised by Monk Atheather 3. The story of A Discontented Young Monk 4. The story of Asajjata 5. Th
Discover a collection of profound narratives centered around Rakhapura the Nag, Monk Atheather, and the journey of discontentment faced by young monks. These stories also delve into the wisdom of Monk