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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 …
This teaching illustrates the challenges faced by Kala, son of the wealthy Anathapindika, who remains indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of…
The Acrobat's Daughter
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The Acrobat's Daughter
His mother and father asked him, "Son, what is wrong with you?" The son replied, "If I can have that acrobat's daughter, I shall live; i…
In this tale, a son declares his inability to live without the acrobat's daughter, much to his parents' dismay. Despite…
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-o…
In a tale of pride and ambition, a female acrobat gives birth to a son while her husband tends to their carts. Despite his efforts, the acrobat remains indifferent, promp…
The Value of Stream-Entry
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The Value of Stream-Entry
"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to th…
This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was in…
Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
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Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
…emptations and perpetual pressure to make a living, it is especially rare to find any family with a son who ordains as a Buddhist monk for at least the period of Buddhist Lent. The parents must have accu…
Chapter 35 discusses the rarity and importance of a son ordaining as a monk during Buddhist Lent. It highlights that such a decision reflects the virtue of…
The Early Years of the Buddha
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The Early Years of the Buddha
… THE BUDDHA'S LIFE The Early Years The Buddha was born in 566 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya Dewi in the kingdom of the Sakyans, a tribe of the Aryan* ra…
The Buddha, born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama in 566 B.C., was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya in the Sakyans kingdom of North India. Predicted to become e…
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
32 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son Once, in Rajagaha, a wood cutter went into the woods with his son to cut some firewood. On their r…
In Rajagaha, a woodcutter and his son face a night of trials when the boy is left alone with their cart of firewood after the father goes…
The Treasure's Son: Lessons from Dhammapada
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The Treasure's Son: Lessons from Dhammapada
Preface The 5 stories of the treasure’s son from 302 stories of Dhammapada in Tripitaka. Layman 3 stories such as Great-wealth the Treasurer’s…
This preface introduces five stories of the Treasure's Son from the Dhammapada, illustrating the complexities of wealth and inheritance in the time of the Bud…
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 Upos…
…explores themes of responsibility, the true essence of learning, and the bonds between a father and son. You can find more such stories on dmc.tv.
The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
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The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
8) Of old, sire, in this very city a man in answer to his prayer had a son. At his birth the father was full of joy and gladness at the thought of having got a son, and cheri…
In an ancient city, a joyous father rejoices at the birth of his son. As time passes, the son grows and, upon his father's old age, cruelly drives him out of the home. …
Dad, Why Were We Born?
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Dad, Why Were We Born?
…r a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the father, "Dad, since everyone has to die like our great- grandparent, then what is the pur…
In this chapter, a father explains to his son the fundamental question of life's purpose that everyone contemplates, regardless of their status. …
How to Meditate: Visualizing and Practicing
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How to Meditate: Visualizing and Practicing
How to Meditate? Monica Are you picturing your son at home or somewhere else? : Right now I have to concentrate more to visualize it really well. It's…
…ng Phaw, Monica seeks guidance on meditation techniques. Luang Phaw encourages her to visualize her son clearly, noting that a strong mental image helps in practicing meditation. He affirms her capabilit…
Meditation and its Impact on Children
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Meditation and its Impact on Children
…emptations and perpetual pressure to make a living, it is especially rare to find any family with a son who ordains as a Buddhist monk for at least the period of Buddhist Lent. The parents must have accu…
…itate, children can better assess themselves rather than criticize others, ultimately leading to personal growth and improved life choices. The guidance from parents and involvement in Dhamma camps can f…
The Joy of Ordination: A Tribute to Mothers
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The Joy of Ordination: A Tribute to Mothers
…mother about sixty years old. She is holding a small lei in her hands; her face is full of joy. Her son, attired in white novice robes, is bowing low at her feet showing deep love and respect for her, an…
The text highlights a poignant poster depicting a mother and her son during his ordination, emphasizing the joy of this spiritual milestone. The act of ordination is po…
The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
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The Significance of Ordination in Thai Culture
…rents. Yet there were still quite a few Thais who did not subscribe to this conviction. How could a son be repaying his parents when he was accepting offerings by himself and performing various virtuous …
This text reflects on the challenges of prioritizing personal commitments while facing family health issues and the cultural importance of ordination in Thai s…
Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
….38 Therefore, the quality of saddhā in the Pāli Aggāṇa-sutta as a property of the Buddha’s ‘true son,’ indicates the person’s state as being a noble disciple who has witnessed the truths, rather than …
… experienced by those who truly understand Buddhism, highlighting the significance of being a 'true son' of the Buddha, born and created by dhamma. These noble individuals possess unwavering confidence i…
Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
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Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
…o push them to be ordained since the time of the Buddha. In each and every story, there are many lessons that can be learned, one common theme in all these stories, is that you must strive and persevere …
…nce for liberation from suffering. It recounts the story of Buddha's own ordination and that of his son, Rahula, highlighting the shift from novice to higher ordination. Lord Buddha advocated for true ha…
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
…apubbaka, was very miserly and never gave anything in charity. Even the gold ornaments for his only son were made by himself to save payment for workmanship. When his son fell ill, no physician was cons…
…ved ones. Mattakundali's father, Adinnapubbaka, hoarded wealth and failed to seek help for his sick son until it was too late, illustrating the tragic results of selfishness and lack of compassion. In a …
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 though…
The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to dri…
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
…Buddha to Savatthi. When the great treasurer saw him, he said to himself, 'Today the demeanor of my son pleases me.' And straightaway the following thought occurred to the son, 'I hope my father will not…
In this narrative, Kala demonstrates a strong resolve to learn the Dhamma, yet faces challenges in understanding its true meaning. His encounter with the Teacher leads him to strive for mastery of a s