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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

The narrative unfolds as five hundred shipwrecked traders find themselves near a city inhabited by she-goblins. The goblins lure the traders into their city, binding some with magical chains and impri

The traders heard his saying, and cried--"We are going home, master!" joining their hands, and raising them respectfully to their foreheads. "Then climb up on my back," said the Bodhisatta. Thereat s

In this story, the Bodhisatta aids a group of traders, who respectfully climb onto his back to be safely transported home. Those who obey his guidance escape the fate of their companions who were left

so, even so, they who neglect the advice of the Buddhas, both Brethren and Sisters, lay Brethren and lay Sisters, come to great misery in the four hells, places where they are punished under the five

This text emphasizes the dire consequences awaiting those who ignore the Buddha's teachings. It contrasts the plight of the heedless with the rewards of those who adhere to his guidance. The recitatio

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

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

In ancient Rājagaha under King Magadha, a stunning white elephant captured hearts during a royal procession, inciting jealousy in the king. Determined to rid himself of the source of praise, the king

Then thought the mahout to himself, “All India cannot shew the match of this elephant for excellence of training. Surely the king must want to make him tumble over the precipice and meet his death.” S

In this story, a mahout recognizes the exceptional training of his elephant and fears the king's intentions to harm it. He whispers words of encouragement to the elephant, urging it to reveal its powe

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

Actions in the present lifetime are very important. Couples who are true friends and encourage good things for each other tend to be happier and stay together longer. As for those couples who have not

การกระทำในชีวิตปัจจุบันมีความสำคัญต่อความสัมพันธ์ ระหว่างคู่รักที่เป็นเพื่อนที่แท้จริงและสนับสนุนการทำดีนั้นจะมีความสุขและอยู่ด้วยกันได้นานขึ้น เป็นที่ทราบกันดีว่าความรักที่ไม่สูงส่งจะทำให้แยกจากกันใน

their spiritual values. We need to educate them on the pros and cons as well as the benefits and dangers related to this subject, even if they call us old-fashioned and boring. We have to explain that

This text emphasizes the responsibilities of parents in guiding their children towards love, morality, and success. Parents must model virtuous behavior, educate, and provide emotional support while t

may feed, raise, teach and do everything for the child, she cannot expect him or her to be everything she wants him or her to be. Sometimes the child would obey her but other times they would not. As

This text discusses the nature of parenting, emphasizing that while parents nurture children, they can't entirely control their development. It highlights the limitations of married life, likening it

to during harsh times, and also in the final moments of his or her lives. Even after death, we can still rely on it. It is our constant refuge until we reach the ultimate goal. If we love ourselves, w

This text emphasizes the significance of self-care and self-love during challenging times, underscoring that we are ultimately responsible for our joy and sadness. It discusses how meditation can puri

ERVICE good reasons. My rules were simple, they were: (1) I was always right, and (2) If you didn't understand, check out rule number one. Sometimes, I would become mad and throw things around, but my

This text delves into the author's personal struggles with jealousy and possessiveness within her marriage. The author describes rules she enacted, her husband's reactions, and the tensions that arose

ERVICE S Since then, my life has changed dramatically. I do not act violently or break The Precepts anymore. Now, I spend time with books and meditation. Every morning and evening, I greet other peopl

This narrative chronicles a significant personal transformation through meditation. The author reflects on their previous life marked by anger and violence, contrasting it with their newfound calmness

1. Arahant Glossary An enlightened being who is free from defilements and no longer subjected to rebirths or has attained Nibbana. 2. Bodhisatta One who determines to be a Buddha in the future. 3. Dha

This glossary provides definitions of key terms in Buddhism, including Arahant, an enlightened being who has attained Nibbana, Bodhisatta, a future Buddha, and Dhamma, referring both to ultimate truth

Rebirth & Incarnation Monica : Thank you. Ok, what does it mean for a Buddhist to give birth to a child? Luang Phaw: Buddhism regards a birth not only as a natural process. We consider that everyone i

In Buddhism, birth is viewed as a natural process tied to the cyclical nature of existence. Each birth is influenced by karma, following the notion that suffering arises from birth, which is a necessa

Buddhist Congregation become world-peace. The world has experienced spiritual drought for a long time, and the peaceful congregation will bring about change. Peace that everyone has longed for will co

In a world beset by spiritual drought, the Buddhist congregation advocates for the power of meditation as a solution to achieve world peace. Problems are rooted in the wicked mind, and to achieve peac

Daily Life of Buddhists Meditation meditation. In the evening, they also clean the place, say a prayer, and perform meditation to clear their mind with the goal to eradicate defilements. Every fortnig

The text discusses the daily meditation practices of Buddhists. In the evenings, they clean, pray, and meditate to clear their minds and eliminate defilements. Buddhist monks offer teachings every ful

A Successful Marriage "One of the reasons why family members are drawn to share the same fate or belong to the same family is that they had committed similar actions in the past" BUDDHA KNOWS - An int

A Successful Marriage 52 other. For example, a relationship is compared with a bird in our hands. If we grasp it too tight, the bird will die and we will lose it forever. To keep it with us, we must l

The text discusses the delicate balance required in marriage, likening it to holding a bird; too tight, and it will die. It emphasizes the importance of care, sharing, and communication between spouse

A Successful Marriage from violence, hard burdens or infidelity, according to Buddhist explanation, it is the effect of their own misbehavior in the past life. The women probably used to be a man in t

บทความนี้สำรวจแนวคิดของศาสนาพุทธเกี่ยวกับความสัมพันธ์ในครอบครัว โดยพูดถึงผลกระทบจากการกระทำที่ไม่ดีในอดีตที่ส่งผลมาถึงชีวิตปัจจุบัน โดยเฉพาะในเรื่องของการประนีประนอมในความสัมพันธ์และความท้าทายที่เกิดจ