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The Perils of Kings and Refuges
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The Perils of Kings and Refuges
…hief, who shall avert the danger? Can you, sire, recognize the thief hidden under the guise of this story?" "Friend, we do not want any hidden meaning. Say, "Here is the thief," and catch him and hand him …
…rayal. A king who should be a refuge becomes a thief, prompting a discussion about justice. Another story illustrates the dangers of seeking refuge as one man's effort to save his belongings from a fire le…
Valähassa-Jataka
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Valähassa-Jataka
Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Ma…
…tfully entice and destroy a group of traders, showcasing the peril of succumbing to temptation. The story serves as a cautionary lesson on the importance of self-control and moral integrity, emphasizing th…
Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
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Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
Ghatāsana-Jātaka “Lo! in your stronghold.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain Brother who was given by the Master a sub…
…paring the Brother's lack of discernment to that of animals that can choose safety over danger. The story reflects on the role of wisdom in meditation and decision-making. Further insights can be found at …
Understanding Compatibility in Marriage
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Understanding Compatibility in Marriage
… she and her husband can end up in divorce. For this kind of situation, perhaps we can learn from a story that took place during the time of the Lord Buddha Once, there lived a woman named Visakha (a famou…
…t advises on navigating challenges with in-laws to prevent marital discord, sharing insights from a story during the time of the Buddha.
The Power of Inner Love in Marriage
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The Power of Inner Love in Marriage
…ge formula I am sharing with you was kindly shared by our beloved Luang Phaw Dhammajayo. Here is my story a story of two lovebirds that voyaged on an overseas quest for love and sealed the beautiful bond w…
Mrs. Anchalee Nathanson shares her journey of marriage and love influenced by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's teachings. She emphasizes that true happiness stems from nurturing inner love, which fosters spiri
What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along?
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What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along?
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…
This chapter discusses the challenges faced by families when siblings do not get along. The story of three daughters highlights the emotional pain experienced by the oldest sibling as her sisters r…
What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along?
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What Should Parents Do When Their Children Do Not Get Along?
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 wit…
In this chapter, a true story illustrates the struggles of a family with three daughters, where two sisters have not spoken for o…
The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
…in his Dhamma, and some eventually attained enlightenment themselves. The moral of the Lord Buddha story is that, in order for children to be successful in helping their fathers quit drinking, they themse…
…of the people. This led to the royal family recognizing his teachings and paying homage to him. The story teaches that children must embody wholesomeness and respectability to influence their parents posit…
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
…l be less powerful. He pointed out examples recorded during the Lord Buddha’s time, especially the story of Venerable Angulimala (Ahimsaka) vividly described in the Buddhist Canon. The respected senior mo…
…h of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their virtues. He illustrates this through the story of Venerable Angulimala, a reformed killer who, after becoming a monk, showed genuine compassion an…
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
… plural number.) the present paper takes this to be plural, as it is stated at the beginning of the story that both novices approached the Buddha together [D.III.80], and at the end of the story that both …
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
Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
…nce mentions also the relation of dhammakāya with noble disciples. This is found in the seventeenth story of the Theriyāpadāna which records the autobiography of the great nun Gotamī - the aunt and foster …
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 reflects…
Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
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Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
…2. Now at that time there came over Payasi an evil view of things to this effect: - ¹ The touching story of his birth is told in the Introductory Story to the twelfth Jataka, translated in Rhys David's 'B…
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
The Encounter at the Sinsapa Tree Grove
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The Encounter at the Sinsapa Tree Grove
' Why are the people of Setavya going forth like this towards the Sivsapa – tree Grove ? ' Then the doorkeeper told him the news. And he said : - ' Then, good doorkeeper, go to the brahmins and househ
In the story, Payasi, the chieftain of Setavya, is informed about a gathering at the Sinsapa tree grove where th…
Early Influences and Studies in Buddhism
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Early Influences and Studies in Buddhism
…arvard Journal of Asiatic Studies* 9 (2): 53-62. Ch'en, Kenneth K. S. 1947. "A Study of The Svāgata Story in The Divyāvadāna in Its Sanskrit, Pāli, Tibetan, and Chinese Versions." *Harvard Journal of Asiat…
… Lanka. Kenneth K. S. Ch'en's research on the Tibetan Tripitaka and various versions of the Svāgata story reflect the complexities of Buddhist texts across cultures. Potprecha Cholvijarn compares meditatio…
Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
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Legacy of Khun Yai and the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
… world came to pay their final respect to Khun Yai. This is the biggest gathering of Buddhists in history. Like the story in a fairy tale: A tiny little farmer girl, completely illiterate, took a journey…
…00,000 monks attended her cremation in 2002, marking it as the largest Buddhist gathering ever. Her story is a remarkable journey from an illiterate farmer girl to a visionary leader who built temples, nur…
The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
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The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
…es." This, as you can well imagine, put a smile on Luang Por's face because it is a total Buddhist story. So he smiles a very wise smile and shakes his head with great satisfaction. Somehow, we get on th…
In this entertaining story, a hermit is initially turned away from a feast due to his old clothes. After receiving new attire,…
The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
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The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
Dababamalla Story of Dababamalla When Dababamalla was in his mother’s womb, nearing his time of birth, his mother su…
The story of Dababamalla begins with his mother's tragic death during childbirth. Despite the belief that he …
The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
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The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
The story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena Rohana was a monk who, after the death of Lord Buddha, had a reve…
The story unveils the dedication of monk Phra Rohana, who recognized the potential of the intelligent child N…
Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
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Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
…se 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 in all these stories, is that you mus…
…emphasizing the importance of faith and perseverance 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 highe…
The Importance of Cleanliness in Buddhism
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The Importance of Cleanliness in Buddhism
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 reliev…
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