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The Tale of the Horse-Faced Yakkha
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The Tale of the Horse-Faced Yakkha
Once upon a time in the reign of Brahmadatta, king of Benares, his queen-consort after falling into sin was questioned by the king, and taking an oath she said, “If I…
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The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
…ng me the thief." To make the king comprehend, he told yet another story. 5) Formerly, sire, in this very city a wind arose and broke a certain man's limbs. Lamenting he spoke this stanza: Wind tha…
In this story, a friend is implored to bring the thief to the king. To elucidate his request, he shares the…
A Tale of Loss and Regret
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A Tale of Loss and Regret
Her husband next day missed her and said, "My dear mother, at this time of day is not your daughter-in-law coming?" Then she reproached him saying, "Fie! you bad man…
In this narrative, a husband mourns the absence of his wife, prompting a reflection on the complexities of …
The Escape from Goblins
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The Escape from Goblins
…s!” he thought to himself: “we must make our escape!” So in the early morning, when he went to wash his face, he bespake the other merchants in these words. “These are goblins, and not human beings! As s…
…e merchants find themselves confronted by goblins, one elder merchant realizes the danger and urges his companions to flee. However, many choose to stay, believing they need not fear. At that moment, the…
The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
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The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
…, As the bird-horse saved the merchants, they shall win salvation too.” When the Master had ended this discourse, he declared the Truths and identified the Birth:--at the conclusion of the Truths the ba…
This text emphasizes the dire consequences awaiting those who ignore the Buddha's teachings. It contrast…
Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
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Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
Dummedha-Jātaka. "Exalted station breeds a fool great woe."—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For the Brethren had met t…
… the story of Devadatta. Jealous of the Buddha's wisdom and Perfections, Devadatta's madness led to his folly. This tale illustrates how jealousy can distort one's perception and lead to suffering. The n…
The Date of Kanishka Era
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The Date of Kanishka Era
…Era by Samawadee CHAROENSRISET In the year that King Kanishka of the Kushan dynasty ascended his throne, he established the new Kanishka era and enforced it to be officially used in his empire for…
This article explores the establishment of the Kanishka era by King Kanishka of the Kushan dynasty, high…
การวิเคราะห์ศิลาจารึกทางพระพุทธศาสนาในอินเดีย
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การวิเคราะห์ศิลาจารึกทางพระพุทธศาสนาในอินเดีย
…Sri-Campa [6] - whatever rulers and other *important persons (they might have) he had submitted to (his) will, and he had submitted all [7] India to (his) will.] Sims-williami and Cribbs (1995/6: 75-142)
การศึกษาเกี่ยวกับศิลาจารึกทางพระพุทธศาสนาในอินเดีย มีจำนวนมากกว่า 4,000 ชิ้น โดยเฉพาะศิลาจารึกจากคูชันที่คัดเลือกมา 100 ชิ้น ซึ่ง 9 ชิ้นมีชื่อจารึกปีอธิปกที่สามารถวิเคราะห์ได้ ศิลาจารึก Rabatak เป็นหน
การต่อสู้เพื่อความรักและทรัพย์สมบัติ
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การต่อสู้เพื่อความรักและทรัพย์สมบัติ
…องวันละ ๑,๐๐๐ ทางวันนะ หญิงวัยใกล้บ่อนาณอานากอร์เศรษฐี (Translation) Walk away Then the thief drew his weapon and said, “Sister Nong Rak, I didn’t come to sacrifice you, but I want to kill you and take …
ในเรื่องนี้โจรได้ขู่ฆ่านางสุขลาเพื่อจะขโมยเครื่องประดับของเธอ แต่เธอพยายามขอร้องให้เขานึกถึงบุญคุณที่เคยช่วยเขาให้รอดจากอันตราย ซึ่งสื่อถึงความซับซ้อนของความรักและความโลภในมนุษย์ สุดท้ายโจรที่มีมุมมอง
Author's Preface on the Uniqueness of Buddhism
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Author's Preface on the Uniqueness of Buddhism
Author's Preface Buddhism is unique in teaching a way to overcome suffering, with its aim definitely to liberate oneself fro…
The Author's Preface highlights Buddhism's distinctive qualities in teaching ways to alleviate suffering and attain ultimate happiness, emp…
Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
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Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
…ssion of the Lord Buddha for the beings of the world, it would be for a further forty-five years of his dispensation that the Buddha would expand upon the foundations of virtue outlined in the Dhammacakk…
The Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta serves as the foundational teaching of Buddhism, delivered by the Buddha to the group of five monks. It encapsulates essential principles that are…
The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
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The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
If it happens that his wealth is taken away in taxes, or stolen by robbers, or damaged by fire or floods, or frittered awa…
This text discusses the sorrow and suffering resulting from the attachment to wealth and sensual pleasur…
The Suffering of Death
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The Suffering of Death
them terrible fear of hell at the end of their life. This is another aspect of the suffering of death. As for the wealthy who have so many possessions, or th…
This text discusses the various aspects of suffering that accompany death, including the fear of hell, a…
The Nature of Craving and Liberation
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The Nature of Craving and Liberation
…hat of craving. Even though a prisoner is shackled with iron or chains, wooden stocks or ropes, his chances of escape are more than his chance of es- caping from craving. If a prisoner wants to cut…
บทความพูดถึงความหมายของความต้องการและผลกระทบต่อเสรีภาพและการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ หากต้องการปลดปล่อยตนเองจากความต้องการ ต้องฝึกฝนคุณธรรมและวิปัสสีเพื่อให้บรรลุความรู้ของอรหันต์ ซึ่งจะช่วยตัดขาดจากความต้อ
Understanding the Root of Suffering
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Understanding the Root of Suffering
…r. For as long as the hunter is still alive the lion is at risk. It is no use for the lion to waste his time with the bullets or the gun. Similarly, the explanation of the cessation of suffering by the L…
… which only compounds suffering, the Buddha's method is to confront the underlying issue directly. This approach calls for practitioners to follow the Buddha's example in seeking liberation.
Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Significance
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Significance
… continually defeated by one’s defilements. The Dhamma Body or the Dhammakāya is the essence of Buddhism. All of the teachings of the Lord-Buddha are de- rived from the fact that He managed to attain and…
The Dhamma Body, or Dhammakāya, represents the essence of Buddhism, highlighting the journey towards enlightenment. By attaining the Dhamma Body, individuals can fre…
Meditation and Mindfulness: Cultivating Inner Awareness
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Meditation and Mindfulness: Cultivating Inner Awareness
Once the meditator has developed the absorptions to this point not only can they see the inner bodies in succession — they will be able to see the correspon…
เมื่อผู้ปฏิบัติธรรมพัฒนาการเข้าถึงระดับที่ลึกซึ้ง ไม่เพียงแต่จะมองเห็นกายภายในที่เกิดขึ้นตามลำดับ แต่ยังสามารถเห็นความรู้สึกที่เกิดขึ้นพร้อมกันได้อีกด้วย พวกเขาจะเห็นและพิจารณาความรู้สึกอย่างต่อเนื่อง
Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
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Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
… comes up and buys the little one for one kahapana. A while later he comes back and says he changed his mind and he wants the big one. The hunter asks two kahapanas for the big deer. The gangster said th…
This text delves into the concept of Wrong Livelihood, highlighting dishonest practices such as corrupt …
The Wholesome Deeds of the Brahmin
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The Wholesome Deeds of the Brahmin
…robes would always become wet from the dew on the grass. Therefore the wholesome intention arose in his mind to do a good deed he had never done before — that is, to cut the grass at the point where the …
…he monks suffered from the sun and rain, prompting him to build a small pavilion for them. To honor his efforts, he invited the Buddha and the monastic community for a meal in the pavilion. The Buddha ac…
Understanding Right Concentration in Mindfulness
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Understanding Right Concentration in Mindfulness
…ess or doubt — but to come to one-pointedness. Just as the emperor going to war must keep an eye on his ministers to make sure they don’t become dejected or lose their courage to fight against the enemy,…
This section discusses the concept of Right Concentration in mindfulness, highlighting its two essential…