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40 Clear-minded Youths – 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son Verse 5: Fully alert and ever vigilant are Gotama Buddha’s disciples, who by day and by night are always mindful of the qualities of the

This section narrates how Gotama Buddha’s disciples remain fully alert and vigilant, maintaining mindfulness of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. Their day and night focus extends to the components of t

46 Clear-minded Youths - 5 The Story of Mattakundali On that morning, the Buddha arising early from his deep meditation of compassion saw, in his Net of Knowledge, Mattakundali lying on the verandah.

In this narrative, the Buddha notices Mattakundali, a weak youth, during his morning alms round. Despite his frail condition, Mattakundali expresses faith in the Buddha mentally. Upon passing, he is r

O Patala, by Ganges swept away, Famous in dance and, skilled in roundelay, Patala, all hail! as thou art borne along, Sing me, I pray, some little snatch of song. - Then the dancer Patala said, "My d

The text narrates the story of Patala, a talented dancer, who laments that the very waters that save people also bring about his demise. The Bodhisatta uses this to highlight the double-edged nature o

This Life Next Life Payasi Sutta (Rebirth and Karma) Thus have I heard. 1. The venerable Kumara Kassapa¹ was once walking on tour in Kosala together with a great company of bhikkhus, to the number o

The Payasi Sutta recounts the teachings of venerable Kumara Kassapa during his time in Setavya. It narrates the challenges faced by Payasi, a chieftain in this city, as he grapples with misconceptions

sight, but now they 'fight at first sight'. They quarrel everyday, bringing out the worst in each other. Type 2 - Mr Angel marrying Ms Ogress The husband is a 'prince charming', but the wife is an 'ug

This text discusses different types of marital relationships and how behaviors impact happiness. It categorizes couples into four types: fighting pairs, unmatchable types, abusive dynamics, and harmon

Padakusalamánava-Játaka.1 . "Opatala, by Ganges," etc.—This story the Master dwelling at Jetavana told concerning a certain boy. He was, they say, the son of a householder at Savatti, just seven years

This tale, recounted by the Master at Jetavana, tells of a seven-year-old boy from Savatti who could identify his father's location solely by tracing his footsteps. His father tested this skill by nav

Chapter 16 What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along? Here is a true story for parents who have not yet begun creating harmony in their families. There was once a family with three

In this chapter, a true story illustrates the struggles of a family with three daughters, where two sisters have not spoken for over two years due to conflicts. The pain of living in a divided family

Even the Lord Buddha, once enlightened, did not immediately return to Kapilavattthu City to give a Dhamma talk to his father. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened.

After attaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha chose not to return immediately to Kapilavattthu to teach his father. Instead, he focused on sharing his wisdom with the people of Magadha to build his reput

A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, “A blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is

In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed

IV. Reference 1: Dhammakāya as the Tathāgata’s Designation The first Pali reference to the term dhammakāya that is well known to all previous works is a passage in the Aggañña-sutta, wherein the term

This text discusses the term 'dhammakāya' as referenced in the Aggañña-sutta, emphasizing its importance in defining an heir of dhamma and the Tathāgata’s true son. The conversation between the Buddha

VI. Reference 3: Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples Besides the term’s relation to the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, a Pāli canonical reference mentions also the relation of dhammakāya with noble disciples.

In the context of Pāli texts, the term dhammakāya is linked to noble disciples as evidenced in the story of Gotamī, the great nun and Buddha's foster mother. As she approaches her passing, Gotamī refl

The traders heard his saying, and cried--"We are going home, master!" joining their hands, and raising them respectfully to their foreheads. "Then climb up on my back," said the Bodhisatta. Thereat s

In this story, the Bodhisatta aids a group of traders, who respectfully climb onto his back to be safely transported home. Those who obey his guidance escape the fate of their companions who were left

"And now, goodbye," said he to the king as he ended this rebuke; and rising in the air, he passed to Benares and halted in mid-air over the royal courtyard. And there was a great stir in the city and

The story narrates the arrival of a state-elephant in Benares, drawing attention from all, including the king. In gratitude, the king honors the elephant and its mahout. He divides his kingdom, ensuri

5 The story of Kukkutamitta While residing at the Veluvana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse with reference to the hunter Kukkutamitta and his family. At Rajagaha there was once a rich man's daugh

The story unfolds at the Veluvana monastery where the Buddha reflects on Kukkutamitta, a hunter, and a rich man's daughter from Rajagaha who fell in love with him. Their union leads to a fruitful fami

on Saturday, April 22, 2000, Khun Yai was 91 years old when the great Cetiya was completed. She lived to see that big day. The Great Dhammakaya Cetiya is indeed a gift to mankind. The compounds surrou

On April 22, 2000, Khun Yai, at 91, witnessed the completion of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya, becoming a central hub for over one million Buddhists globally. After her passing on September 10, 2000, an

ments with a Phammo Master him, and begged him to come back. "I cannot come into your castle with these clothes on," said the hermit. "The people turned me away at the gate because they saw my old cl

In this entertaining story, a hermit is initially turned away from a feast due to his old clothes. After receiving new attire, he humorously chooses to feed his clothes instead, illustrating the lesso

Dababamalla Story of Dababamalla When Dababamalla was in his mother’s womb, nearing his time of birth, his mother suddenly died. Many people were under the impression that he also, must have perishe

The story of Dababamalla begins with his mother's tragic death during childbirth. Despite the belief that he did not survive, Dababamalla emerged miraculously from her womb just as the flames of her f

The story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena Rohana was a monk who, after the death of Lord Buddha, had a revelation. He saw that the child Nagasena, the recently born son of a Brahmin, would play an i

The story unveils the dedication of monk Phra Rohana, who recognized the potential of the intelligent child Nagasena at birth. Despite never receiving alms from Nagasena's family, Rohana visited daily

There are numerous stories of those who had enough faith to 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

This text discusses the ordination traditions during Buddha's time, emphasizing the importance of faith and perseverance for liberation from suffering. It recounts the story of Buddha's own ordination

they also love cleanliness. There is a story about a monk who would often meditate in the woods. He would often use the base of trees for relieving himself. One night, as the monk sat there meditating

เนื้อหาบทเรียนนี้เล่าถึงความสำคัญของความสะอาดในพุทธศาสนา โดยมีเรื่องเล่าของพระที่นั่งสมาธิในป่า และการสนทนาของทูตสวรรค์เกี่ยวกับความสะอาด เมื่อปฏิบัติความสะอาด จะมีผลต่อจิตใจและร่างกายอย่างลึกซึ้ง ให้