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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment
Chand’s father was a good family man but he was addicted to alcohol. He was gentle when sober, but unpleasant when drunk. One day, he became so drunk that he fell asleep under the house while the fami
Chand's life was deeply affected by her father's curse of deafness, as he was an alcoholic whose words held power. In Thai culture, forgiveness is vital, and after her father's death, she feared she w
The Tale of She-Goblins and Shipwrecked Traders
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The Tale of She-Goblins and Shipwrecked Traders
Now it happened once that five hundred shipwrecked traders were cast ashore near the city of these she-goblins. The goblins came up to them and enticed them, till they brought them to their city; those whom the…
The narrative unfolds as five hundred shipwrecked traders find themselves near a city inhabited by she-goblins. The goblins lure the traders into their city, binding some with magical chains and imprisoning the…
The Goblin Town of Sirisavatthu
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The Goblin Town of Sirisavatthu
Once upon a time, there was in the island of Ceylon a goblin town called Sirisavatthu, peopled by she-goblins. When a ship is wrecked, these adorn and deck themselves, and taking rice and gruel, with trains of…
…nce upon a time, in the island of Ceylon, 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 Escape from Goblins
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The Escape from Goblins
The eldest merchant embraced her, and perceived that she was a goblin. “All the five hundred of them must be goblins!” he thought to himself: “we must make our escape!” So in the early morning, when h
In a story where merchants find themselves confronted by goblins, one elder merchant realizes the danger and urges his companions to flee. However, many choose to stay, believing they need not fear. A
The Benefits of Early Morning Meditation
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The Benefits of Early Morning Meditation
Peace My wife also meditates. With the great desire to meditate, she gets up at 3 a.m. I don't know why it has to be 3 a.m. She automatically gets up at 3 a.m. She says that her mind is clear, light,
This text shares a personal experience of meditation within a family. The author's wife rises at 3 a.m. for meditation, claiming improved clarity and mood. Their young daughter, inspired by adults, at
The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
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The Journey of Chand: Overcoming a Father's Curse
think her mother had insulted him. This infuriated her father, thinking she was taking her mother’s side. In anger, he cursed Chand to deafness for 500 lifetimes. Many Thai folks believe that the par
Chand believed her father's curse of deafness would affect her in future lives, especially after his death. She sought forgiveness but missed the chance. In 1935, she left home to find the Great Abbot
Valähassa-Jataka
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Valähassa-Jataka
…is done, they ruin them, character, wealth and all, by their evil ways. This gives them the name of she-goblins. In former days also a troop of she-goblins tempted a caravan of traders, and got power over them; …
…tray through their allure and ultimately ruin them. This theme is illustrated through a fable about she-goblins who deceitfully entice and destroy a group of traders, showcasing the peril of succumbing to tempta…
The Bodhisatta and the Traders
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The Bodhisatta and the Traders
…n country, and set down each in his own place; then he went back to his place of dwelling. And the she-goblins, when other men came to that place, slew those two hundred and fifty who were left, and devoured th…
…guidance escape the fate of their companions who were left behind and met their end at the hands of she-goblins. The story underscores the value of heeding wise counsel and highlights the consequences of choices…
The Queen's Regret
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The Queen's Regret
The queen replied that she was only washing her face, her hands and her feet, and so was doing nothing wrong. Then she continued, "But, that room is very strange. If anyone went into that room, to one
In this story, a queen falsely accuses her husband of misbehavior after observing a strange phenomenon in a room. Despite her denial, the king believes her explanation. Overcome with guilt for her lie
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
Having achieved this high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Tongsuk to show her how to traverse to the afterlife realms so that she could find her father. With Tongsuk's help, Chand finally
Chand achieved a high level of meditative attainment and sought to find her father in the afterlife. With Tongsuk's help, she communicated with her father in a hell realm, assisting him in recalling h
Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
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Lessons from Khun Yea: Wisdom in Everyday Life
her best to make the job less unappealing. The paper floated on top of the spittoon, so that people would not have to see the dirty tissues below. Dhammaprasit House was a large building housing many
The story reflects on Khun Yea's approach to teaching and daily living, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in the bathroom to prevent slips among the elderly. She exhibits patience when dealing
Journey of Spiritual Growth at YUWA CAMP
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Journey of Spiritual Growth at YUWA CAMP
experience began at 8 at YUWA CAMP. With great happiness, she could see the crystal ball as big as a football and as bright as the mid-noon sun at the center of her body. It was larger and covered her
This narrative follows a young girl whose life transforms after attending YUWA CAMP at the age of 8. She experiences a vivid connection to a crystal ball symbolizing her inner self, which leads to dai
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 Bodhisatta. Living together in a cave, the Yakkha shows love for her family, but her nature p
Navigating Chastity in Marriage
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Navigating Chastity in Marriage
she was at the level of a Sotapanna (Stream-Enterer), one who attained the first stage of holiness. As a married woman, she performed the duties of a good wife and had 20 children (10 sons and 10 daug
This text discusses the complexities of living a chaste life while fulfilling marital duties. It highlights the experiences of notable figures like a Sotapanna woman, Pipphali and Bhaddakapilani, and
About Interviewer Monica Øien
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About Interviewer Monica Øien
About the Interviewer Monica Øien has degrees in Spanish, Latin and mass media. She is an art teacher and an accomplished painter, and enjoys photography and graphic design. In her free time, she also
Monica Øien holds degrees in Spanish, Latin, and mass media. She is an art teacher and painter, passionate about photography and graphic design. In her free time, she writes scripts and creates short
The Tale of the Horse-Faced Yakkha
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The Tale of the Horse-Faced Yakkha
Once upon a time in the reign of Brahmadatta, king of Benares, his queen-consort after falling into sin was questioned by the king, and taking an oath she said, “If I have sinned against you, I shall
Once upon a time, Queen of Benares swore an oath before becoming a horse-faced Yakkha after death. Dwelling in a cave, she devoured travelers until one day, she encountered a handsome brahmin. Instead
The Bodhisatta's Departure
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The Bodhisatta's Departure
After the lapse of two or three days, when his mother had gone to the forest, he put his father on his shoulder and rushing on with the swiftness of the wind, by the hint given him by his mother, he r
In this story, the Bodhisatta, prompted by his mother, carries his father across a river, venturing beyond her sphere. The mother desperately pleads for their return, expressing her sorrow and offerin
The Crocodile River Plot
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The Crocodile River Plot
7) In a village of Benares, sire, on the western side of a gentleman's house was a river full of savage crocodiles, and in this family was an only son, who on the death of his father watched over his
In a Benares village, a son is caught between his wife and mother, as his wife, initially affectionate, plots to eliminate her mother-in-law with the help of her own mother. She proposes to kill her b
The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
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The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
And she stretched a corpse on the bed and covered it over with a cloth, and ran away and hid herself in a mountain cave in that same place. The husband and wife brought the fire and taking the corpse
In this story, an old woman cleverly tricks a devil-doctor into believing she is a Yakkha after he discovers her in a cave. She lures him with promises of treasure and bites off his tongue to instill
A Haunting Reflection
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A Haunting Reflection
Because when married to a ghost, the wife is pushed into the sea and has to think that she is not sure but just a faint idea of herself is out of her body. She feels that all the actions are gone, not
A woman finds herself entangled in a haunting experience after being married to a ghost. Following a tragic incident where she is pushed into the sea, she is left to grapple with her sense of self. Co