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12 I have permitted you to take the robe and divide it among you." The Buddha continued, "Craving is, indeed, a grievous matter among living beings here in the world. Even as rust which springs from

The Buddha emphasizes that craving is a significant source of suffering in the world. Just as rust deteriorates iron, craving corrodes the essence of living beings, leading to negative consequences su

24 --- The Story of Tambadathika While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Tambadathika, the executioner of thieves. Tambadathika served th

The story revolves around Tambadathika, who served as an executioner for fifty-five years. In his old age, he struggled with his duties and upon retirement, he celebrated with a ritual bath and a meal

26 At that moment Venerable Sariputta showed himself at the door of the former executioner's house. When the man saw the Venerable, he paid obeisance to him. And escorting him into his house, he p

In this passage, Venerable Sariputta visits an executioner's house, where the executioner, Tambadathika, struggles with guilt over his past actions. Sariputta tactfully prompts him to reflect on his r

28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g

After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*

Verse 3. One Pacifying Word Is Noble Through a thousand speeches be composed of meaningless lines, better the single meaningful line one hears, then comes to calm. Explanation: Expressions replete wi

Verse 3 emphasizes the superiority of a single meaningful word over countless empty speeches. It suggests that true value lies in communication that calms the mind rather than in verbosity. This notio

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, a merchant from Varanasi. Once, a merchant f

The narrative follows Mahadhana, a merchant from Varanasi, who is delayed by heavy rains while trying to reach a festival in Savathi. Instead of returning home, he decides to stay and wait out the sea

36 Buddha Meema the Buddha 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

In a significant discourse, 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

Although the treasure had obtained the Fruit of Conversion, he was unable to bear the grief that arose within him. Accordingly, when he had performed the funeral rites over his daughter's body, he wen

In this touching narrative, a father mourns the loss of his modest and conscientious daughter, Sumana, and seeks solace from the Buddha. Despite knowing death is inevitable, he struggles with her last

Then the maiden took her shuttle-basket and went to her father. He was asleep even as he sat at the loom. Not observing that he was asleep, she presented the shuttle-basket. As she did so, the basket

This narrative recounts the tragic tale of a maiden who inadvertently causes her own death while visiting her father, a weaver. The father, engulfed in grief, seeks the comfort of the Teacher, who hel

98 อุตตริยา Tusita Realm The Birth and Consumption of Sensual Pleasures of Celestial Beings in the Tusita Realm Rebirth in the Tusita Realm occurs via the Oppapatika mode or Spontaneous Rising. The ne

ในอุตตริยา ผู้ปล่อยตัวใหม่จะได้รับการต้อนรับจากเจ้าหน้าที่และเพื่อนบ้านของเขาตามระดับของบุญที่สะสม และจะมีการประชุมเพื่อฟังธรรมในวันสำคัญ รวมถึงกิจกรรมแห่งสวรรค์อื่น ๆ Celestial beings ในอุตตริยาเป็นผ

They are pleased to practice the Dhamma because they have been staunch merit makers. There are Bodhisattas that are well-versed in the Dhamma. They take turn giving a sermon to the masses. Although ce

In this celestial realm, beings engage deeply in practicing Dhamma, led by King Sntusita, who values virtue and knowledge. Celestial beings attend discourses and sermons, sharing wisdom and warm embra

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This document presents various meditation experiences from young students, capturing their unique visions and emotions during meditation. Joshua felt joy and tranquility while seeing a crystal ball in

Preface Clear-minded Youths (The Dhamma for teenagers) has 6 stories about Buddhist children in Lord Buddha Period. There are Buddhist and non-Buddhist children. For studied about how to build the r

Clear-minded Youths (The Dhamma for teenagers) presents six engaging stories about Buddhist and non-Buddhist children from the Lord Buddha's era. The book aims to cultivate religious faith among child

10 Clear-minded Youths - 1 The Story of Many Youths Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows: Sukhakamani bhutani yo dandena vihimsati attano sukhamesano pecca so na labhate sukham. Sukhakamani bhu

In this discourse, the Buddha conveys the essence of true happiness through two contrasting verses. The first verse teaches that seeking happiness at the expense of others leads to suffering in future

6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to some disciples of the Titthis (non-Buddhist ascetics).

In the context of the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha narrates a tale involving disciples of non-Buddhist ascetics known as Titthis. These disciples prohibited their children from mingling with those o

56 Clear-minded Youths - 6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers The Buddha then told the boy to tell the non-Buddhist boys to come and have water at the monastery. The parents of th

This passage discusses an encounter where the Buddha encourages non-Buddhist youths to embrace his teachings. Their parents, initially distressed by their disloyalty, are persuaded to send the boys to

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The images capture the essence of Khmer cultural and religious events, highlighting the importance of statues and offerings as part of the community's traditions. The seated man statue, representing '

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The residents of the city caused platform above platform to be erected and assembled on the seventh day. Uggasena climbed a pole sixty cubits in height and balanced himself on the top of it. On that

In Rajagaha, Uggasena impresses the crowd with remarkable balancing feats on a pole. As the Teacher observes, he realizes that this display will lead to the enlightenment of many, including Uggasena h