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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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This narrative explores the life of Great-wealth, a treasurer's son who wasted all his possessions and ended up be…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

"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…

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 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.

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 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 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…

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…