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The Tale of the Bodhisatta and the Naga King
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The Tale of the Bodhisatta and the Naga King
Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta was born a bird. When he came to years of discretion, good fortune attended him and he became king of the birds, taking up his a
In Benares, during Brahmadatta's reign, the Bodhisatta is born as a bird and becomes king of the birds in a giant tree by a lake. The lake is home to Canda, the Naga King, who is angered by the birds
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, how do the dead come back?" And
In this narrative, a husband mourns the absence of his wife, prompting a reflection on the complexities of familial relationships. The mother-in-law reproaches him, questioning the nature of life and
The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
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The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
ments with a Phammo Master him, and begged him to come back. "I cannot come into your castle with these clothes on," said the hermit. "The people turned me away at the gate because they saw my old cl
In this entertaining story, a hermit is initially turned away from a feast due to his old clothes. After receiving new attire, he humorously chooses to feed his clothes instead, illustrating the lesso
Historical Influences on Dham Lao and Lanna Scripts
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Historical Influences on Dham Lao and Lanna Scripts
According to research done by many linguists, it seems that the Dham Lao is influenced by the Dham Lanna script, and the latter derives from Mon writing, as Burmese does also. THE FAREWELL OF PHRA MA
Research indicates that Dham Lao is influenced by Dham Lanna, which derives from Mon writing. The historical chronicles reveal that King Tilokaraja organized a significant Buddhist Council in 1477 CE,
Ceremonies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
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Ceremonies at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
The text extracted from the image is: The novice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya for giving a blessing to His Majesty the King related to His 70th Birthday Celebr
The novice monk ordination ceremony on 8th February 1998 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya honored His Majesty the King for his 70th birthday, with 13,842 participants including students, government employees, a
Celestial Castles in the Celestial Realm
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Celestial Castles in the Celestial Realm
There are three main types of celestial castles in this celestial realm: crystal (diamond), silver, and gold. They are arranged around King Saanutisa's castle in a beautiful and orderly fashion. They
This text describes the arrangement and features of celestial castles in the Celestial Realm, centered around King Saanutisa's castle. Castles are of three types - crystal, silver, and gold - arranged
The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
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The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
8) Of old, sire, in this very city a man in answer to his prayer had a son. At his birth the father was full of joy and gladness at the thought of having got a son, and cherished him. When the boy was
In an ancient city, a joyous father rejoices at the birth of his son. As time passes, the son grows and, upon his father's old age, cruelly drives him out of the home. The father laments his fate, exp
The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
"Friend, if you can, bring 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 spo
In this story, a friend is implored to bring the thief to the king. To elucidate his request, he shares the tale of a man whose refuge turned perilous when a wind broke his limbs. The moral warns of t
The Perils of Kings and Refuges
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The Perils of Kings and Refuges
"For even as the mighty earth, sire, which is the refuge of the people, broke the potter's head, even so when a king, who like the mighty earth is the refuge of the whole world, rises up and plays the
This narrative reflects on the nature of leadership and betrayal. A king who should be a refuge becomes a thief, prompting a discussion about justice. Another story illustrates the dangers of seeking
The Treasure's Son: Lessons from Dhammapada
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The Treasure's Son: Lessons from Dhammapada
Preface The 5 stories of the treasure’s son from 302 stories of Dhammapada in Tripitaka. Layman 3 stories such as Great-wealth the Treasurer’s Son, The Story of Uggaena the Treasurer’s Son, Kala-Ana
This preface introduces five stories of the Treasure's Son from the Dhammapada, illustrating the complexities of wealth and inheritance in the time of the Buddha. It highlights the challenges of getti
The Virtuous Realm of Celestial Beings
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The Virtuous Realm of Celestial Beings
They are pleased to practice the Dhamma because they have been staunch merit makers. There are Bodhisattas that are well-versed in the Dhamma. They take turn giving a sermon to the masses. Although ce
In this celestial realm, beings engage deeply in practicing Dhamma, led by King Sntusita, who values virtue and knowledge. Celestial beings attend discourses and sermons, sharing wisdom and warm embra
The Rebirth of the Queen and the Buddha's Compassion
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The Rebirth of the Queen and the Buddha's Compassion
After her burial, the king intended to ask the Buddha where she was reborn. The Buddha wished to spare his feelings, and also did not want him to lose faith in the Dhamma. So he willed that this quest
หลังจากการฝังศพของพระราชินี พระราชาทรงตั้งใจจะถามพระพุทธเจ้าเกี่ยวกับการบังเกิดใหม่ของพระองค์ พระพุทธเจ้าต้องการที่จะปกป้องความรู้สึกของพระราชา และไม่ต้องการให้พระองค์สูญเสียศรัทธาในธรรม ดังนั้นจึงทรง
The Story of Queen Mallika
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The Story of Queen Mallika
7 The Story of Queen Mallika While residing at the Jětavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Mallika, queen of King Pasenadi of Kosala. One day, Mallika went into the bathro
This narrative reflects an incident involving Queen Mallika and her pet dog while she was bathing. The king, witnessing an unusual and misconstrued event, accused the queen of impropriety. The story s
Individual Awards of Notable Bhikkhus
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Individual Awards of Notable Bhikkhus
ECOGNITION Individual Awards Phrajaibhavanavisudh (The Most Venerable Dhammalavo Bhikkhu) * 5 December 1991: promotion to the lower Royal Order title 'Phrasuddharmayanathera' with the presentation of
บทความนี้พูดถึงการยอมรับและรางวัลที่สำคัญของพระอาจารย์ เป็นการอ้างถึงความสำเร็จของพระเจ้าบวรภิญญา (พระเดชพระคุณหลวงสุวัฒน์) ซึ่งได้รับการยกย่องจากสมเด็จพระราชาแห่งประเทศไทยในวันต่างๆ รวมถึง Honorary D
The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
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The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
21 Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi was the younger sister of Queen Mahā mā yā the Buddha’s mother, and was also the wife of King Suddhodana. After Mahā mā yā’s death, she became the Buddha’s foster mother. The
Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi, sister of Queen Mahā mā yā and wife of King Suddhodana, became the Buddha's foster mother after the queen's death. During the early days of the Buddha's teachings, she advocated
Serving the Royal Family
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Serving the Royal Family
When the post was placed, I tested sing the old logic and gratitude about the royal family, and then I went to bed at the end of the day. When I arrived in the city, I also wrote in my heart that I ha
เรื่องราวนี้เล่าถึงการเดินทางส่วนตัวเกี่ยวกับความภักดีและความภูมิใจในการรับใช้ราชวงศ์ โดยผู้เล่าได้มีโอกาสชมพระราชกรณียกิจและขบวนพาเหรด การได้ทำหน้าที่พิเศษเพื่อดูแลกิจกรรมในพระราชวัง เป็นประสบการณ์ที
Lady Visakha: A Pioneering Upasika in Buddhism
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Lady Visakha: A Pioneering Upasika in Buddhism
Who was Lady Visakha? Visakha, a supreme Upasika [a Buddhist laywoman], was a very important person in Buddhism. She was responsible for the construction of Wat Buppharam, one of many ashrams, a cent
Lady Visakha was a prominent Upasika who played a vital role in Buddhism. She built Wat Buppharam in Savatthi, contributing an extraordinary fortune. She initiated the tradition of offering robes for
King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
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King Pasantikosol and Lady Visakha's Wisdom
When they reached Magadha, which was 112 kilometers from the capital of Kosol, Tanachai asked King Pasantikosol, "The city is small and I have a large number of retinue with me. It will be inconvenien
In ancient times, when reaching Magadha, Tanachai requested King Pasantikosol to establish a new town named Sakethu due to its convenience for his large retinue. The significance of this town is noted
Lady Visakha: A Prominent Figure in Buddhism
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Lady Visakha: A Prominent Figure in Buddhism
Who was Lady Visakha? Visakha, a supreme Upasika [a Buddhist laywoman], was a very important person in Buddhism. She was responsible for the construction of Wat Buppharam, one of many ashrams, a cente
Lady Visakha, a significant Upasika in Buddhism, constructed Wat Buppharam in Savatthi, building a residence with 1,000 rooms for the Bhikkhus. Born into wealth in Magadha, she became instrumental in
ประวัติความเป็นมาของพระพุทธศาสนาในอัฟกานิสถาน
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ประวัติความเป็นมาของพระพุทธศาสนาในอัฟกานิสถาน
จำนวนมากทั่วประเทศเป็นของพระพุทธศาสนา โดยเฉพาะที่เมืองบามิยัน จาลาลาบาด กันทาหาร และกาซมี ในสมัยพุทธกาลเรียกดินแดนของอัฟกานิสถานนี้ว่า แคว้นคันธาระ และ กัมโพชะ ในสมัยพระเจ้าอโศกมหาราชเรียกว่า แคว้นโยน
พระพุทธศาสนาเริ่มเข้าไปในอัฟกานิสถานตั้งแต่สมัยพุทธกาล โดยมีผู้ค้าสองคนพบพระพุทธองค์และเริ่มเผยแพร่ ศาสนาในพื้นที่นี้ได้รับการสนับสนุนจากพระเจ้าต่างๆ รวมถึงพระเจ้าอโศกและพระเจ้ามิลินท์ ทำให้พระพุทธศาส