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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 t…
… 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 t…
…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 me…
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 Escape from Goblins
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The Escape from Goblins
…must make our escape!” So in the early morning, when he went to wash his face, he bespake the other merchants in these words. “These are goblins, and not human beings! As soon as other shipwrecked men can be f…
In a story where merchants find themselves confronted by goblins, one elder merchant realizes the danger and urges his compani…
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*, Budd…
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