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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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*
The Legacy of Anathapadika and His Daughters
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The Legacy of Anathapadika and His Daughters
Anathapadika appointed his oldest daughter Maha Subhadda; the latter showed the monks the customary attentions, hearkened to the Law, and as a result obtained the Fruit of Conversion; afterwards she m
Anathapadika, after appointing his aged daughters Maha Subhadda and Culla Subhadda, watches them both attain the Fruit of Conversion before marriage. His youngest daughter, Sumana, attains the Fruit o
The Teachings of Letting Go
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The Teachings of Letting Go
So saying, he sprang into the air from the top of the pole, turned fourteen somersaults in the air, and alighting on his feet, balanced himself once more on the tip of the pole. The Teacher said to hi
In this passage, a man named Uggasenā demonstrates the importance of letting go of attachments to the past, present, and future. The Teacher advises that true wisdom comes from releasing oneself from
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 hunter's wife urged compassion, thoughts of loving-kindness emerged in the minds of the
Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
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Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
Dummedha-Jātaka. "Exalted station breeds a fool great woe."—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For the Brethren had met together in the Hall of Truth, and w
The Dummedha-Jātaka recounts an episode from the life of the Buddha, where he reflects on the story of Devadatta. Jealous of the Buddha's wisdom and Perfections, Devadatta's madness led to his folly.
Historical Studies on Buddhism and Sanskrit Literature
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Historical Studies on Buddhism and Sanskrit Literature
KALA, Satish Chandra. 1951 Bharhut Vedikā. Allahabad: Municipal Museum. MAYEDA, Egaku (前田惠學). 1964 Genshi-bukkyō-seiten-no-seiritsu-shi-kenkyū 原始佛教 聖典の成立史研究(งานวิจัยประวัติการกำเนิดคัมภีร์พุทธศาสนา ย
This text includes pivotal studies such as Satish Chandra KALA's exploration of Bharhut Vedikā, Egaku MAYEDA's historical research on the establishment of original Buddhist scriptures, Rajendralāla MI
The Pali Language and the Theravadin Tradition
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The Pali Language and the Theravadin Tradition
NORMAN, K.R. 1983 “The Pali Language and the Theravadin Tradition.” A History of Indian Literature: 1-2, edited by Jan Gonda. Wiesbaden: Otto Harrassowitz. PEW Research Center. 2017 “World Bu
This text discusses the significance of the Pali language within the Theravadin Buddhist tradition. It examines its historical roots, literary contributions, and the ongoing impact on Buddhist practic