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Once on a time when King Magadha was ruling in Rājagaha in Magadha, the Bodhisatta was born an elephant. He was white all over and graced with all the beauty of form described above. And because of hi

…efforts demonstrate the bond between man and beast in a world of high stakes. The story serves as a cautionary tale about envy and the unpredictable consequences of power. For more insightful stories, visit dmc.tv.

Part Three: Problems Within the Family If we work hard at making an honest living, then gambling is a terrible trap to be caught in. Bookies make their money simply because we do not know how to spend

…o waste time and resources, ultimately harming our family relationships. The discussion serves as a cautionary tale about the hidden dangers of gambling and its far-reaching implications on family and personal ethic…

once dead, they will be better off, that they are fond of life, averse from dying, fond of happiness, disinclined for sorrow. This, Master Kassapa, is for me evidence that there is no other world, no

…erils of greed, illustrating a deeper meaning behind actions and desires. Ultimately, it suggests a cautionary tale emphasizing the importance of wisdom over selfishness. Further discussions can be found at dmc.tv.

66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capital” that we have built. We should at

…actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or delusion. The story of Devadatta serves as a cautionary tale about seeking fame without a robust foundation of goodness, ultimately leading to downfall. The aut…

Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Master asked him if it was really true that

The Master recounts a tale to a Brother who admits to backsliding due to temptation from a woman. He explains how women can lead men astray through their allure and ultimately ruin them. This theme is

This Life Next Life 60 And he advises us to throw away our provender, so that, with lightened carts we may travel quicker and not weary our teams. But this man, Sirs, is not a friend of ours, nor

In this tale, the carters decide to keep their provender despite advice from a stranger, leading them to witness the downfall of another caravan. Guided by a wise leader, they learn the value of dilig

After thrice marching round it he said, “My lord, the thieves went down into this tank,” and taking out the treasure, as if he had deposited it there himself, he gave it to the king and said, “My lord

This excerpt from The Favorite Jataka illustrates a dialogue between a king and a youth who has recovered treasure from thieves. The king, overwhelmed with appreciation for the recovery, demands the c

"Friend, I understand not a hidden story like this. Catch the thieves and bring them to me." Then the Bodhisatta said, "Hear then this, sire, and understand." And he told yet another tale. 2) "My lo

In this tale from the Jataka, a potter digging clay in a mountain-cave meets tragedy when a storm causes a flood that injures him. His lament reveals that the very source of his livelihood has become

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

… entwined in such indulgences. This engaging narrative captivates readers with its mix of humor and cautionary tales, emphasizing the age-old struggle between virtue and vice. For more insights on similar tales, vis…

"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

Suzanne Jeffrey The King and The Hermit Once upon a time, there was a King and Queen who lived in a beautiful castle, high on top of a mountain. Most of the time, everything was quite sabai (calm) b

Once upon a time, a King and Queen lived in a castle, ruling wisely until a problem arose. The Queen urged the King to seek the guidance of a hermit on a neighboring mountain. After a long journey, th

on Saturday, April 22, 2000, Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dhammakaya Cetiya is indeed a gift to mankind. The compounds surrou

On April 22, 2000, Khun Yai, at 91, witnessed the completion of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, becoming a central hub for over one million Buddhists globally. After her passing on September 10, 2000, an

Matta-Kuama-Jataka. Bhuja-vaka-Jataka. Chaka-Paha-Jataka. Manja-Mangala-Jataka. Gihi-Jataka. Junta-Posaka-Jataka. Dhamma-Jataka. Yun-vaya-Jataka. Dasaratha-Jataka. Sampu-Jataka. Suran-Kuama-Jataka. Bh

The Jataka tales are a collection of stories that narrate the previous lives of the Buddha in various forms, illustrating fundamental Buddhist principles and moral lessons. Each tale is designed to im

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

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

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This collection delves into various narratives that highlight the contrasts between wealth and virtue, illustrating the life lessons learned from characters such as Great-wealth, Uggasena, and Kukkuta

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

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

Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition

The story unfolds during the Cheng Meng Season, where two sisters find a bag of money. The older sister, teaching her unborn child about virtues, insists on waiting for the rightful owner. When two wo

the puddle to let Dipankara Buddha and his disciples walk over to the other side, so they would not get wet. Dipankara Buddha prophesied that Sumedha would become the next Buddha, known as Gautama Bim

This narrative delves into the story of Dipankara Buddha and his disciples, illustrating how their virtuous actions influence future lives. The tale of Sumedha and Princess Bimba highlights the depth