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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
22 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys While residing at the Veluvana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to five hundred boys. One day, on the occasion of a certain festival, as the
In this narrative, the Buddha and his monks encounter five hundred boys carrying cakes on a festival day. Despite the…
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
24 Clear-minded Youths - 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys Now the Buddhas cherish no sentiments of ill-will or hatred towards any man; therefore the Buddha spoke thus. And having thus spoken, he went
…reactions also bring forth the complexities of community dynamics within spiritual gatherings. This narrative serves as a lesson on the purity of intentions behind offerings and the importance of maintaining e…
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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 kin…
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
46 Clear-minded Youths - 5 The Story of Mattakundali On that morning, the Buddha arising early from his deep meditation of compassion saw, in his Net of Knowledge, Mattakundali lying on the verandah.
In this narrative, the Buddha notices Mattakundali, a weak youth, during his morning alms round. Despite his frail co…
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
48 Clear-minded Youths - 5 The Story of Mattakundali He told his father about his rebirth in the Tavatisma world and also urged him to approach and invite the Buddha to a meal. At the house of Adi
In this narrative, Mattakundali recounts his rebirth in the Tavatisma world to his father. He encourages his father t…
The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru
…, the story explores the consequences and moral lessons entwined in such indulgences. This engaging narrative captivates readers with its mix of humor and cautionary tales, emphasizing the age-old struggle bet…
The Downfall of a Millionaire
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The Downfall of a Millionaire
Now in no long time those knaves discovered that he had taken up the habit of drinking. Then they flocked around him. As time went on, the crowd that surrounded him increased in numbers. He would spen
This narrative follows the decline of a wealthy man who becomes addicted to drinking and wastefully spends his for…
The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
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The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
Here is the text extracted from the image: Thereupon, taking his wife with him, he found lodging near the house-wall of other people’s houses. With a broken potsherd in his hand, he would go about be
This narrative explores the life of Great-wealth, a treasurer's son who wasted all his possessions and ended up be…
The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
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The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
2 The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Veluvana with reference to Uggasena. The story goes that once a year, or once every
This narrative recounts the tale of Uggasena, the son of a treasurer, who becomes enamored with a female acrobat d…
The Acrobat's Journey
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The Acrobat's Journey
In no long time the female acrobat, after living with her husband, gave birth to a son. As she played with the boy, she would address him as "son of a cart-driver" or "son of a fetcher-of-wood and dra
…nt leads him to proclaim his own exhibitions in Rajagaha, seeking her recognition and respect. This narrative explores themes of self-worth, determination, and the complexities of relationships. For more detai…
The Teacher and the Acrobat
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The Teacher and the Acrobat
but when the Teacher enters the city, the audience, instead of looking at me, looks at the Teacher. My exhibition has failed completely! The Teacher, perceiving the thought that was passing through hi
In this narrative, a Teacher enters a city only to realize that the audience shifts their attention entirely to an ac…
The Rebirth of Arahants: A Tale of Karma
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The Rebirth of Arahants: A Tale of Karma
Now this elder was an arahat, and therefore looked into the future to see whether their earnest wish would be fulfilled. And perceiving that it would be fulfilled, he smiled. The woman noticed the smi
…r who, perceived an earnest wish being fulfilled, smiled, leading to his rebirth as an arahant. The narrative focuses on the implications of past deeds, where a woman's remark about her husband's observation r…
Kala, Anathapindika's Son
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Kala, Anathapindika's Son
3 KALA, ANATHAPINDIKA'S SON This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Jetavana with reference to Kala, son of Anathapindika. Tradition has it that Kala, although the s
…’s concern emphasizes the relationship between wealth and spiritual responsibility. Ultimately, the narrative serves as a reminder of the enduring relevance of guiding the next generation towards virtuous cond…
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
"Will you really give me this, dear father ?" "That I will, dear son. After his father had repeated his promise three times, Kala took upon himself the precepts of Uposatha day and went to the monaste
…events, he is offered wealth to learn a verse of Dhamma, but struggles to comprehend it fully. This narrative explores themes of responsibility, the true essence of learning, and the bonds between a father and…
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the
In this narrative, Kala demonstrates a strong resolve to learn the Dhamma, yet faces challenges in understanding its …
The Visit of the Buddha to Ugga's Home
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The Visit of the Buddha to Ugga's Home
The next day, the Buddha came to the house of Ugga, the father-in-law of Culasubbadda. The Buddha was accompanied by five hundred bhikkhus on this trip; they all came through the air in decorated floa
…essed Ugga and his family, leading them to offer alms-food and other offerings for seven days. This narrative emphasizes the contrast between the good and the lack of goodness in people.
The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
When her husband heard her words, he thought, 'This must be my father-in-law', and her sons thought, 'This must be our grandfather'; and thoughts of loving-kindness came into them. Then the lady said
This narrative explores how the Buddha's teachings transformed the thoughts of a hunter and his family. When the h…
The Stories of Enlightened Monks
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The Stories of Enlightened Monks
The story of Dharmma (๙) A few reach the other shore & Those who follow the Dhamma are liberated. Libertation thoughts & Mind are beyond worldlyness. 1. The story of Monk Jaya (๙) The story of Monk M
…through the teachings of Dhamma, illustrating that true liberation transcends worldly concerns. The narrative underscores the importance of following the Dhamma as a path to spiritual freedom, presenting these…
The Favourite Jataka
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The Favourite Jataka
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
… recognize steps even in the air, showcasing the depth of understanding found in these stories. The narrative highlights the familial bond and the importance of following paths in life, both literally and meta…
The Yakkha and the Bodhisatta
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The Yakkha and the Bodhisatta
And thenceforth the Yakkha whenever she captured men, also took their clothes and rice and oil and the like, and serving him with various dainty food she herself would eat man’s flesh. And whenever sh
This narrative explores the life of a Yakkha who captures men for food, including her husband and son, the Bodhisa…