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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
Jataka Tales Overview
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Jataka Tales Overview
365: Ängyua-Jatakha: Gunijak-Jataka: 366: Taxavida-Jataka. 367: Mithivana-Jataka. 370: Pasjaviinda-Jataka. 372: Miimapakosala-Jataka. 373: Mugphala-Jataka. 374: Muska-Jataka. 375: Kupadla-Jataka. 376
This text lists various Jataka tales such as Gunijak-Jataka, Mithivana-Jataka, and others that convey various moral lessons and stories from Buddhist teachings. Each tale serves to illustrate truths a
The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
And hereupon the Bodhisatta flew off with such of the birds as followed his advice; but the disobedient birds, who stopped behind, all perished. ------------------------ His lesson ended, the Master
In this tale, the Bodhisatta, embodying the spirit of a king of birds, leads loyal birds to safety while disobedient ones perish. His teachings culminate in the preaching of the Four Truths, enabling
The Favourites Jataka
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The Favourites Jataka
6) Once upon a time, sire, on the side of the Himalayas grew a tree with forked branches, the dwelling-place of countless birds. Two of its boughs rubbed against one another. Hence arose smoke, and sp
Once upon a time in the Himalayas, there was a tree sheltering many birds, but its branches sparked a fire. The chief bird warned others to flee, illustrating how a safe refuge can become a source of
The Buddha's Encounter with the Hunter
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The Buddha's Encounter with the Hunter
One day, the Buddha surveyed the world early in the morning with his supernormal power and found that the hunter, his seven sons and their wives were due for attainment of Sotapatti Fruition. So, the
In this tale, the Buddha uses his supernormal powers to guide a hunter and his family towards enlightenment. When the hunter mistakenly believes the Buddha has freed an animal from his trap, he become
The Tale of the Robe and Its Consequences
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The Tale of the Robe and Its Consequences
"My robeclouth was a coarse one, eight cubits long, but this is a fine one, nine cubits long. this is not mine; it is yours. I don’t want it. Give me the same one I gave you." "Venerable, this cloth i
This tale narrates the story of a monk and his reluctance to accept a fine robe gifted by his sister. Despite her insistence, he initially refused but eventually took it. After preparing for the robe
Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
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Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
The text extracted from the image is as follows: --- 1. เรื่อง The Story Of A Pig Spirit 2. เรื่อง The Story of Monk Pothillatha 3. เรื่อง The Story of Old Monk 4. เรื่อง The Story of Mahadhan
Collection of narratives that illuminate key Buddhist principles, including the importance of detachment, the fear of death, and the pursuit of peace. Stories include The Story of Kisa Gotami, The Sto
The Parable of the Thief and the Refuge
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The Parable of the Thief and the Refuge
"A man, O king, who like fire was the refuge of the people, stole the bundle of jewels. Do not ask me about the thief." "Friend, just bring me the thief." Without telling the king that he was a thief
In this parable, a king learns about a thief who stole jewels but is ensnared in another story about excess and consequence. The narratives intertwine, showing how what appears to be a refuge can beco
Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
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Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
Ghatāsana-Jātaka “Lo! in your stronghold.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain Brother who was given by the Master a subject for meditation, and, going to the borders
The Ghatāsana-Jātaka narrates the tale of a Brother who struggled with meditation after losing his hut. Despite his lay friends' promises to rebuild it, he remained without shelter during the rainy se
Jataka Tales: A Collection of Stories
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Jataka Tales: A Collection of Stories
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
The King and The Hermit
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The King and The Hermit
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
Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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
The Journey of Value Exchange: Hemp Tales
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The Journey of Value Exchange: Hemp Tales
This Life Next Life 70 There they saw a heap of hemp thrown away. Then one said to the other : " Here's a heap of hemp : do you make some into a bundle, I'll do the same and we'll carry it away."
In this engaging tale, two individuals discover various discarded hemp products during their travels through village streets. They strategize on how to optimize their loads, reflecting the relational
This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
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This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
This Life Next Life In anger thereat will I keep to it. In guile will I keep to it. In self-respect will I keep to it!! 27. 'Well then, Prince, I will give you a smile, for it is by way of a smile t
This text recounts a fable involving two gamesters engaged in a game with dice. The first gambler swallows every adverse die, while the second deceives him by using poisoned dice. This tale serves to
Jataka Tales Collection
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Jataka Tales Collection
Goda-Jataka Siddha-Jataka Vangagha-Jataka Kaupa-Jataka Randa-Jataka Kappa-Jataka Sila-Jataka Eksrappa-Jataka Sajiva-Jataka Sila-Jataka Sukara-Jataka Ungga-Jataka Guna-Jataka
This text presents a compilation of Jataka tales, which are narratives recounting the previous lives of the Buddha and imparting moral teachings. Each tale is significant within Buddhist literature as
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 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
The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
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The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
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
This story emphasizes the importance of teaching good virtues even before a child is born, illustrated by the actions of two sisters during the Cheng Meng Season. When they find a bag of money, the ol
Teaching Your Unborn Child
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Teaching Your Unborn Child
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 Eternal Bond of Love in Reincarnation
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The Eternal Bond of Love in Reincarnation
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