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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 his b…

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…

The king with his courtiers also climbed the mountain, and had the elephant halted at the brink of a precipice. "Now," said he to the man, "if he is so well trained as you say…

In a remarkable display of skill, a king tests a trained elephant by commanding it to perform various tricks on a mountain's edge. The mahout expertly guides the ele…

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 mee…

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, urg…

…r the royal courtyard. And there was a great stir in the city and all cried out, "Look at the state-elephant that has come through the air for our king and is hovering over the royal courtyard." And with all …

The story narrates the arrival of a state-elephant in Benares, drawing attention from all, including the king. In gratitude, the king honors the eleph…

…lting retribution is based on the following considerations: ● The size of the animal -- To kill an elephant is a worse evil than killing an ant. A large animal as a rule lives longer than a small animal. For…

This text discusses how the karmic consequences of killing vary based on several factors, including the type and size of the animal, prior connections, and the intention behind the act. Killing humans

…akes for a human maiden (but who will later become her victim). 17. A crow feeding from a floating elephant carcass: The Buddha also compared indulging the pleasures of the senses to a crow feeding from a fl…

…of the senses is likened to a man falling in love with an ogress and a crow feeding from a floating elephant carcass. These metaphors illustrate the inherent dangers of sensual pleasure, highlighting how such…

3) When the Lord Buddha was confronted by a furious elephant (similar to a frantic person), His solution was to spread loving kindness. In short, when people re…

…ach to handling conflict, using love and understanding as tools for resolution. In facing a furious elephant, He spread loving kindness to expand hearts and foster forgiveness. With Angulimala, the Buddha com…

…of Old Brahma 6. The Story of King Passand of Kosala 7. The Story of Nonny Monk 8. The Story of The Elephant Mired 9. The Story of The Elephant 10. The Story of Mara

This collection features various tales from Buddhist teachings, including the stories of many monks, ascetics, and important figures such as Old Brahma and King Passand of Kosala. Each story offers in

…acles in the other two Jatakas i.e. The Great Talking Bird (Ghatasana-Jataka) and The Clever Flying Elephant (Dummedha-Jataka). I sincerely believe the readers will have a good time reading this book as well…

…of narratives like The Yakka’s Son, The Flying Horse, The Great Talking Bird, and The Clever Flying Elephant. Each story offers unique moral values and engages readers with its literary style, encouraging the…

… overcome his anger. The jackal had once been out scavenging and, coming across the dead body of an elephant, ate into it from behind and lived inside it. When the body dried up, he became a prisoner and made…

…s to never hunt again until he can control his desires. A jackal, caught in the decaying body of an elephant, learns a lesson about greediness after his desperate escape. Lastly, a bear learns from his injuri…

3) When the Lord Buddha was confronted by a furious elephant (similar to a frantic person), His solution was to spread loving kindness. In short, when people re…

The Lord Buddha illustrated conflict resolution through examples. He demonstrated that loving kindness can transform anger and fear into understanding. When faced with aggression, his calm presence an

…sessed of the seven treasures of the Universal Monarch: the wheel treasure, the horse treasure, the elephant treasure, the minister treasure, the treasurer treasure, the lady treasure and the crystal (ball) t…

The Wisdom of Dhammakaya, described as vijja dhammakaya, represents deep, insightful knowledge attained through meditation, facilitating liberation from samsara. Key figures include the Great Master P

… but only sees one face. His mind retracts and becomes smaller. A monk has the strength to carry an elephant, but when he is married everything shrinks and becomes smaller. Q: Is there any way to teach the t…

In 'Meetings with a Dhamma Master,' the importance of individualized Dhamma teachings is highlighted. Just as the Buddha demonstrated patience with his students, teachers today must equally nurture ea

… mother’s body, her womb opened and the body of Dababamalla emerged and came to rest upon a tuft of Elephant grass. If any other child had come into this world under such dramatic circumstances, it would most…

The story of Dababamalla begins with his mother's tragic death during childbirth. Despite the belief that he did not survive, Dababamalla emerged miraculously from her womb just as the flames of her f

…escaped his mother’s womb as her body lay on top of the funeral pyre, and came to rest on a tuft of Elephant grass. That is where his name originated. Mallaputta meaning the child of the Malla family, and Dab…

Dabbamallaputta's life began with extraordinary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowledge. Similarly, Rathapala, of noble birt

…The Story of Kisa Gotami 6. เรื่อง The Story of The Eight Auspicious 7. เรื่อง The Story of The Elephant Race & Kill Winner Who Goes Free 8. เรื่อง The Story in Wise Words & Wisdom 9. เรื่อง The Fear …

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

…, some run businesses, some tend dairy cattle, some are soldiers, some are civil servants, some are elephant trainers, some are horse trainers. No matter which way one earns one's living, one has to endure ha…

This text discusses the various livelihoods people engage in, from farming to business and training animals, emphasizing the hardships each profession entails regardless of the success one achieves. I

…own over a cliff face. Next the baby will have to endure the torture of childbirth — like a working elephant trying to make its escape by squeezing through a narrow space, or like denizens of the 'Sanghāta' h…

This text delves into the intense suffering experienced by the foetus due to maternal actions, particularly when consuming spicy foods, causing skin irritations. It describes 'gabbha parihara mulaka d

… you do when you first start to learn meditation to the point that for an instant no longer than an elephant flapping its ear, your mind is concentrated; Neighbourhood concentration [upacāra samādhi]: Which i…

This text outlines the five absorptions in meditation, detailing the factors involved in each stage, including joy, happiness, one-pointedness, and equanimity. Importantly, one-pointedness is a consis

…dowed with seven forms of jewels by which he can rule the world: 1. A jewelled wheel; 2. A jewelled elephant; 3. A jewelled horse; 4. A jewelled general; 5. A jewelled treasurer; 6. A jewelled lady; 7. Precio…

This text discusses the essential attributes of the Jewelled Wheel bestowed upon the Universal Monarch. Among seven jewels, the Jewelled Wheel stands out for its double function as an invincible weapo