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The King's Test of Skill
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The King's Test of Skill
…nd climbed back to the terrace. Next day there was a great outcry and men said, "Treasure has been stolen from the palace." The king pretending ignorance summoned the Bodhisatta and said, "Friend, much val…
… his skills. The king pretends ignorance and involves the Bodhisatta, who claims he can recover the stolen treasure. With a memory spell, he prepares to track down the thieves. The narrative unfolds with in…
Dancing with Angels: A Journey of Feelings
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Dancing with Angels: A Journey of Feelings
… the piece of paper with me all the time for about four to five years. Unfortunately, my wallet was stolen together with that piece of paper entitled, 'The Day I Danced with Angels'. 191 I continued to medi…
This text shares a unique and transformative experience of feeling at home in a mystical place, reflecting on the profound impact of meditation and the emotions tied to a significant event titled 'The
Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
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Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
Suzanne Jeffrey We start to talk about general stuff like the weather and his health and how Jon and I are enjoying the Wat experience. I decide to start the questions, believe it or not, and so I ha
…ng the importance of accumulating virtuous actions and good deeds as a true treasure that cannot be stolen or lost. The text reflects on the nature of spiritual wealth compared to material possessions, high…
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
… body. Look at a plate of rice. Is it pure? Does it have good nutrition? Was it purchased or was it stolen? When you eat it, what do you do with it? How are you using it? You need to look at the purity of t…
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
…bject has an owner • We have the intention to steal • We put in the effort to steal • The object is stolen as intended Stealing — How bad is your Karma? The seriousness of the offence, and the resulting re…
The First Precept emphasizes the importance of not killing, which leads to various physical and mental benefits, including a long life and good health. Meanwhile, the Second Precept addresses stealing
The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
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The Art of Charitable Giving for Maximum Merit
…ation: • The object is pure -- the object that one gives must be obtained through honest means (not stolen from others or through cheating). Giving a small piece of bread obtained through honest means has a…
การให้จะต้องมีความบริสุทธิ์ในทุกขั้นตอนเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งบุญสูงสุด สิ่งที่ไม่ควรมอบ ได้แก่ เครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ สื่อลามก อาวุธ และสารพิษ การให้ที่มีความบริสุทธิ์ต้องมีความเชื่อมั่นที่แท้จริง มีความยินด
The Bodhisatta's Sacrifice
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The Bodhisatta's Sacrifice
…g. “My friend,” he said, “do you know any craft?” “My lord, following on the track of one who has stolen any property twelve years ago, I can catch him.” “Then enter my service,” said the king. “I will …
The Bodhisatta bids farewell to his mother Yakkha, grieving her death after she collapses from sorrow. He honors her with a funeral pyre and returns to Benares with his father. Upon his arrival, he de
The Parable of the Thief and the Refuge
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The Parable of the Thief and the Refuge
"A man, O king, who like fire was the refuge of the people, stole the bundle of jewels. Do not ask me about the thief." "Friend, just bring me the thief." Without telling the king that he was a thief
…t appears to be a refuge can become a downfall. The storyteller suggests focusing on recovering the stolen property rather than identifying the thief, weaving a moral tale about deception and the complexity…