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The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
… that happened long ago. If you are wise, you will know what it means.” And herewith he told an old tale. The Favorite Jataka
…outh suggests that the presence of the treasure is sufficient. He chooses instead to recount an old tale, hinting that wisdom lies in recognizing the greater significance behind actions rather than focusi…
The Favorite Jataka: A Tale of Misfortune
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The Favorite Jataka: A Tale of Misfortune
… to me." Then the Bodhisatta said, "Hear then this, sire, and understand." And he told yet another tale. 2) "My lord, formerly in a village outside the city gates of Benares, a potter used to fetch clay…
In this tale from the Jataka, a potter digging clay in a mountain-cave meets tragedy when a storm causes a flood…
The Tale of the White Elephant
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The Tale of the White Elephant
Once on a time when King Magadha was ruling in Rājagaha in Magadha, the Bodhisatta was born an elephant. He was white all over and graced with all the beauty of form described above. And because of hi
…d the mahout about the elephant’s training, leading to a dangerous challenge up Mount Vepulla. This tale highlights themes of jealousy, beauty, and the intricate relationship between a king and his prized…
The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
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The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
This Life Next Life 60 And he advises us to throw away our provender, so that, with lightened carts we may travel quicker and not weary our teams. But this man, Sirs, is not a friend of ours, nor
In this tale, the carters decide to keep their provender despite advice from a stranger, leading them to witness…
The Tale of the Bodhisatta and the Naga King
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The Tale of the Bodhisatta and the Naga King
Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta was born a bird. When he came to years of discretion, good fortune attended him and he became king of the birds, taking up his a
… burning. He recites a stanza urging them to flee, demonstrating wisdom in the face of danger. This tale conveys the importance of heeding warnings and adapting to threats.
The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
"Friend, if you can, bring me the thief." To make the king comprehend, he told yet another story. 5) Formerly, sire, in this very city a wind arose and broke a certain man's limbs. Lamenting he spo
…story, a friend is implored to bring the thief to the king. To elucidate his request, he shares the tale of a man whose refuge turned perilous when a wind broke his limbs. The moral warns of the dangers h…
Jataka Tales: A Collection
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Jataka Tales: A Collection
Vingas-Jataka. Vatska-Jataka. Kāki-Jataka. Mano-Jataka. Suna-Jataka. Guhya-Jataka. Dasamkha-Jataka. Suttha-Jataka. Kapja-Jataka. Baka-Brahma-Jataka. Gandha-Jataka. Mukhaba- Jataka. Kumari-Jataka. Dula
The Jataka tales, a collection of stories from the life of the Buddha, narrate events from his previous lives, illu…
The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
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The Hermit's Wisdom and the Unknown Factor
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
…, illustrating the lesson that it is not the clothing that matters, but the person wearing it. This tale prompts deeper reflection on identity and existence. The hermit also discusses the concept of the U…
The King and The Hermit
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The King and The Hermit
…ribly wrong, and even though the Queen consulted the King (as every Queen should, of course, in any tale of this sort) they could not come up with a solution to the problem. So the Queen asked the King to…
Once upon a time, a King and Queen lived in a castle, ruling wisely until a problem arose. The Queen urged the King to seek the guidance of a hermit on a neighboring mountain. After a long journey, 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 subject for meditation, and, going to the borders
The Ghatāsana-Jātaka narrates the tale of a Brother who struggled with meditation after losing his hut. Despite his lay friends' promises …
The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
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The Tale of the Maiden and Her Father
Then the maiden took her shuttle-basket and went to her father. He was asleep even as he sat at the loom. Not observing that he was asleep, she presented the shuttle-basket. As she did so, the basket
This narrative recounts the tragic tale of a maiden who inadvertently causes her own death while visiting her father, a weaver. The father,…
The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
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The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
2 The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Veluvana with reference to Uggasena. The story goes that once a year, or once every
This narrative recounts the tale of Uggasena, the son of a treasurer, who becomes enamored with a female acrobat during a performanc…
Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
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Collection of Buddhist Stories and Teachings
The text extracted from the image is as follows: --- 1. เรื่อง The Story Of A Pig Spirit 2. เรื่อง The Story of Monk Pothillatha 3. เรื่อง The Story of Old Monk 4. เรื่อง The Story of Mahadhan
…tory of Kisa Gotami, The Story of Mahadhana, and teachings on wisdom and the Eight Auspicious. Each tale offers insights into leading a mindful life and understanding spiritual wisdom in the face of morta…
The Favourites Jataka
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The Favourites Jataka
6) Once upon a time, sire, on the side of the Himalayas grew a tree with forked branches, the dwelling-place of countless birds. Two of its boughs rubbed against one another. Hence arose smoke, and sp
…hief bird warned others to flee, illustrating how a safe refuge can become a source of danger. This tale teaches that a leader’s actions can turn into threats for their people. The parable reflects the im…
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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
… blessings, demonstrating that the right method of giving blessings relies on authentic virtue. The tale emphasizes that one's commitment to goodness impacts the potency of their blessings. This moral les…
The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
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The Fable of Teaching Your Unborn Child
Chinese people understood this well. They even have a fable called "Teaching your Unborn Child" that has been retold continually since ancient times. During the Cheng Meng Season (a Chinese tradition
…lly return the money to the true owner, showing the value of helping others fully and honestly. The tale reinforces the lessons imparted to the unborn child about not coveting what does not belong to them…
The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
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The Story of The Weaver's Daughter
48 ಇನ್ತು ನಂಳು 6 The Story of The Weaver's Daughter This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Aggalava Shrine with reference to a certain weaver's daughter. For one day,
In the tale of the weaver's daughter, the Teacher emphasizes the significance of meditating on death. He explai…
Jataka Tales Overview
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Jataka Tales Overview
365: Ängyua-Jatakha: Gunijak-Jataka: 366: Taxavida-Jataka. 367: Mithivana-Jataka. 370: Pasjaviinda-Jataka. 372: Miimapakosala-Jataka. 373: Mugphala-Jataka. 374: Muska-Jataka. 375: Kupadla-Jataka. 376
This text lists various Jataka tales such as Gunijak-Jataka, Mithivana-Jataka, and others that convey various moral lessons and stories…
Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
Preface....................................................................................................2 1) Great-wealth the Treasurer’s Son..................................................8
…ing the life lessons learned from characters such as Great-wealth, Uggasena, and Kukkutamitta. Each tale offers a unique perspective on the consequences of actions, the importance of virtuous living and t…
The Stories of Rakhapura and Other Monks
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The Stories of Rakhapura and Other Monks
The OCR result from the image is: 1. The Story of Rakhapura the Nag? 2. The story of Question Raised by Monk Atheather 3. The story of A Discontented Young Monk 4. The story of Asajjata 5. Th
…lve into the wisdom of Monk Ananda and the significance of the Golden Stupa of Kassapa Buddha. Each tale, especially the one highlighting Sukhavassa, brings forth themes of happiness and spiritual insight…