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The Acrobat's Journey
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The Acrobat's Journey
…e sang the same song. It appears that by reason of the beauty she possessed and the large amount of money she earned, she was utterly indifferent to him. 'Why is it that she is so proud?' thought the husb…
In a tale of pride and ambition, a female acrobat gives birth to a son while her husband tends to their carts. Despite his efforts, the acrobat remains indifferent, prompting him to learn acrobatics h
Kala, Anathapindika's Son
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Kala, Anathapindika's Son
…tery, listen to the Dhamma, and then return. If you will do so, I will give you a hundred pieces of money." 6 Buddhist day of observance, The Buddha taught for the cleansing of the defiled mind, resulti…
This teaching illustrates the challenges faced by Kala, son of the wealthy Anathapindika, who remains indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of the Buddha. Despite his father's attempt
The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
…hould you want the thieves? Do not ask about that.” “Friend, I pay you daily a thousand pieces of money: bring the thieves to me.” “Sire, when the treasure is recovered, what need of the thieves?” “I…
This excerpt from The Favorite Jataka illustrates a dialogue between a king and a youth who has recovered treasure from thieves. The king, overwhelmed with appreciation for the recovery, demands the c
The Tale of Patala the Dancer
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The Tale of Patala the Dancer
…res, in a village on the river’s bank. One day he went into Benares with his wife and after gaining money by his singing and dancing, at the end of the fete he procured some rice and strong drink. On his w…
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