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The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant
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The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant
32 social Studies 4 The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Mahadhana,…
The narrative follows Mahadhana, a merchant from Varanasi, who is delayed by heavy rains while trying to reach a festival in Savathi. Instead o…
The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
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The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
…tic, to live for just one night is a wellspent life. Then the Buddha sent Ananda to Mahadhana, the merchant. Ananda explained to Mahadhana that time was running out for him, and that he should practice mindf…
In this narrative, a merchant named Mahadhana is confronted with the reality of his impending death within seven days. Prompted b…
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
…uddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance and returned. On his return, …
…ourse, the Buddha speaks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality shortly after. This text illu…
The Escape from Goblins
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The Escape from Goblins
The eldest merchant embraced her, and perceived that she was a goblin. “All the five hundred of them must be goblins!” …
In a story where merchants find themselves confronted by goblins, one elder merchant realizes the danger and urges his compan…
The Significance of Contributing Buddha Statues
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The Significance of Contributing Buddha Statues
…ara (the cycle of death and of birth), he will gain wealth easily. Whatever livelihood he has, as a merchant or a government official, the merit from contributing a Buddha image will support and bless him to …
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงคุณค่าของการมีส่วนร่วมในการสร้างรูปปั้นพระพุทธเจ้า และผลกระทบต่อบุญบารมีและการตรัสรู้ ผู้ที่มีส่วนร่วมในรูปปั้นพระพุทธเจ้าไม่เพียงแต่สร้างความดีในชีวิตนี้เท่านั้น แต่ยังได้รับอานิสงส
The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
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The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
…āra (the cycle of death and of birth), he will gain wealth easily. Whatever livelihood he has, as a merchant or a government official, the merit from contributing a Buddha image will support and bless him to …
Those not born during Buddha's time must seek refuge in His teachings. Our ancestors, through meditation, recreated His image in Buddha statues, enriching our faith and spiritual knowledge. Contributi
The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
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The Rebirth of Prince Payasi and the Venerable Gavampati
…the communion of the Four Great Kings, in the empty mansion of Acacia. 15 He had been the son of a merchant at Benares ; and had been received into the Order by the Buddha at the very beginning of his career…
In this narrative, the venerable Gavampati often retreats to an empty mansion for meditation. He encounters Prince Payasi, who acknowledges his past disbelief in the afterlife and explains his transfo
Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Phramongkolthepmuni: The Discoverer of Dhammakaya Meditation
…was born as Sodh Mikaewn-oi on October 10, 1884 to the family of Ngeun and Sutjai Mikaewnoi, a rice merchant in Songpinong District, Suphanburi, a province 60 miles west of Bangkok, Thailand. Sodh was the sec…
Phramongkolthepmuni, born Sodh Mikaewn-oi, was a significant figure in Thai Buddhism. Born on October 10, 1884, in Suphanburi, he displayed unwavering determination and compassion from a young age. Hi
Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
…......................................24 (One Pacifying Word Is Noble) 4) The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant ..........................................32 (The Fear Of Death) 5) The Story of Sumanadevi........…
This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead t
Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
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Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
…he Story of Monk Pothillatha 3. เรื่อง The Story of Old Monk 4. เรื่อง The Story of Mahadhana a Merchant 5. เรื่อง The Story of Kisa Gotami 6. เรื่อง The Story of The Eight Auspicious 7. เรื่อง The …
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
Reflections on Alcoholism and Relationships
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Reflections on Alcoholism and Relationships
…e a mug full. Alcohol seemed like a normal and common drink to me. I also bottled it and gave it to merchants in the nearby market. When the merchants got drunk, I invited them to a karaoke party in my house.…
In this poignant account, the narrator shares their battle with alcoholism, detailing the toll it takes on their life and marriage. Despite frequent binge drinking and neglecting their partner, the na
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
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The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
…neath the roots of trees. Later, wealthy lay benefactors which included kings, aristocrats and rich merchants provided permanent residences during the Monsoon season. These were the beginning of *vihara*, Bud…
This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u
The Goblin Town of Sirisavatthu
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The Goblin Town of Sirisavatthu
… taking rice and gruel, with trains of slaves, and their children on their hip, they come up to the merchants. In order to make them imagine that theirs is a city of human beings, they make them see here and …
… there was a goblin town called Sirisavatthu, populated by she-goblins. They would lure shipwrecked merchants with food and illusions of a human city. After charming them, the goblins claimed the merchants as…
The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
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The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
…ng verses: “They who will neglect the Buddha when he tells them what to do, As the goblins ate the merchants, likewise they shall perish too. They who hearken to the Buddha when he tells them what to do, As …
…hts the perils faced by those who neglect the instructions of the enlightened one, likening them to merchants devoured by goblins. In contrast, followers of the Buddha are likened to a bird-horse that saves m…