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14 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons A group of seven monks also went to pay homage to the Buddha. On the way, they enquired at a monastery and they were directed to a cave, and there they spent the

This tale narrates the experience of seven monks who spent a night in a cave and were trapped for seven days after a boulder blocked the entrance. They were eventually freed and sought the Buddha's wi

18 Clear-minded Youths - 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows: Na antalikke na samuddajitne na pabattanam vivaram pavigsa na vijjati so jagatippadeso yatthatit

In this verse, the Buddha teaches that there is no refuge from the consequences of evil deeds in the world. No place, be it in the sky, sea, or mountains, can shield one from the repercussions of wron

26 Clear-minded Youths — 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys The Buddha, hearing their words, said, "Monks, a monk like my son Maha Kassapa is dear to deities and men alike; such a man they delight to

In this discourse, the Buddha praises a monk, Maha Kassapa, for his virtue and insight, noting that he is respected by deities and men. The Buddha emphasizes that a person endowed with discipline, est

30 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son While residing at the Jêtavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to the son of a wood cutter.

36 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son When questioned, the boy answered that his parents came to feed him in the night and that he went to sleep contentedly and without fear aft

In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddha. The king is curious whether this mindfulness alone provides protection against evil. He co

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

6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers เรื่องลูกศิษย์ต่างศาสนา (สาวกเดี่ยวริย) เมื่อเด็กมีเพื่อนต่างลัทธิความเชื่อ

6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to some disciples of the Titthis (non-Buddhist ascetics).

In the context of the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha narrates a tale involving disciples of non-Buddhist ascetics known as Titthis. These disciples prohibited their children from mingling with those o

58 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers Verse 12: Beings who imagine wrong in what is not wrong, who do not see wrong in what is wrong, and who hold wrong views

This text discusses the concepts of right and wrong perceptions in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes that beings who misunderstand correct views face negative consequences after death,

เรื่องภูมิปัญญาอูจ๊กเสน The Story of Uggasen the Treasurer's Son

His mother and father asked him, "Son, what is wrong with you?" The son replied, "If I can have that acrobat's daughter, I shall live; if I cannot have her, I shall die right here." Said his mother a

In this tale, a son declares his inability to live without the acrobat's daughter, much to his parents' dismay. Despite their attempts to reason with him, he insists on pursuing her. His father eventu

The residents of the city caused platform above platform to be erected and assembled on the seventh day. Uggasena climbed a pole sixty cubits in height and balanced himself on the top of it. On that

In Rajagaha, Uggasena impresses the crowd with remarkable balancing feats on a pole. As the Teacher observes, he realizes that this display will lead to the enlightenment of many, including Uggasena h

อุรังคนีาน: ตำนานพระธาตุทางภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ 191 Urāṅganidāna: The Lineage of Buddhist Shrines in Far Northeastern Thailand Chirapat PRAPANDVIDYA Abstract The Urāṅganidāna is a text written in n

อุรังคนีานเป็นเอกสารที่บรรยายถึงตำนานพระธาตุในภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือของประเทศไทย รวมถึงพื้นที่ฝั่งตะวันออกของแม่น้ำโขงในลาว โดยมีจุดประสงค์หลักคือการยกย่องบราวะ Dhatū Phanom และสร้างเรื่องเล่าที่ว่าพระ

Once upon a time, sire, a certain dancer named Patala lived not far from Benares, in a village on the river’s bank. One day he went into Benares with his wife and after gaining money by his singing an

Once upon a time in a village near Benares, a dancer named Patala, after a day of performances, drunkenly wades into a river with his lute. As he sinks, his wife considers his fate. Desperate for surv

"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to the monastery by promising to give you a thousand pieces of money; here are your thousand pie

This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused

เรื่องนางอุตฟุสุขำกกทา The Story of Culasubhadda

๛ เรื่องนายพรานุกูลกุลมิตร The Story of Kukkutamitta

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

Preface The original favorite Jatakas have gone through quite a number of editions before coming up with this final version. Though the four Jatakas in this book may belong to different categories; t

This book presents a final edition of the beloved Jatakas, including varied tales that reflect the teachings of Lord Buddha. Through analysis and linkage, readers will understand the essence of narrat

The boy asked where his father was, and when they said, “We do not know,” by tracing his father’s steps, and starting from the next-door neighbour’s house he went by the same road by which his father

In this tale, a boy skillfully traces his father's footsteps to find him. When questioned by the Master, the boy explains how he recognized the steps that led him to his father. The Master reflects on