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Delicate Love and Buddhist Values in Relationships
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Delicate Love and Buddhist Values in Relationships
…y could result in having unhealthy emotions such as jealousy, possessiveness, suspicion and fear of betrayal. We should not engage in intimacy with a lack of awareness or self-worth. Short term pleasure somet…
Delicate Love discusses the guidance provided by Buddhist traditions for couples in their married life, emphasizing ethical actions and the importance of The Five Precepts. It contrasts modern views o
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
…a room. Despite her denial, the king believes her explanation. Overcome with guilt for her lies and betrayal, the queen struggles with her conscience until her death, ultimately resulting in her rebirth in Ni…
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…
The Favorite Jatakas: A Tale of Betrayal
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The Favorite Jatakas: A Tale of Betrayal
Then he woke his wife, and they went together and lifting her up, bed and all, threw her into the river. And the crocodiles there killed and ate her. Next day she found out what had happened to her o
…moment of realization. The narrative delves into themes of familial loyalty and the consequences of betrayal, showcasing the dark twists of fate that arise from human emotions. The content explores the moral …
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
…pain of being cast aside. Through metaphorical language, the text highlights the idea of refuge and betrayal within familial ties, comparing the roles of a daughter-in-law and a king. The narrative unfolds as…
The Tale of She-Goblins and Shipwrecked Traders
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The Tale of She-Goblins and Shipwrecked Traders
Now it happened once that five hundred shipwrecked traders were cast ashore near the city of these she-goblins. The goblins came up to them and enticed them, till they brought them to their city; thos
…rrific ritual, slaying and consuming some of the captured men. The story delves into dark themes of betrayal and cannibalism, culminating in a grim atmosphere as the eldest goblin returns from her feast, her …