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66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capital” that we have built. We should at

…her than desires driven by greed, anger, or delusion. The story of Devadatta serves as a cautionary tale about seeking fame without a robust foundation of goodness, ultimately leading to downfall. The aut…

6 The Story of Venerable Tissa While residing at the Jetavana Monastery the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Venerable Tissa. The story goes that a certain youth of respectable family, who

…amily who, after receiving a coarse robe-cloth, worked with his sister to create a finer robe. This tale highlights themes of devotion, craftsmanship, and community support among monks, illustrating the i…

"My robeclouth was a coarse one, eight cubits long, but this is a fine one, nine cubits long. this is not mine; it is yours. I don’t want it. Give me the same one I gave you." "Venerable, this cloth i

This tale narrates the story of a monk and his reluctance to accept a fine robe gifted by his sister. Despite…

Although the treasure had obtained the Fruit of Conversion, he was unable to bear the grief that arose within him. Accordingly, when he had performed the funeral rites over his daughter's body, he wen

…ha gently reminds him that she was not incoherent, offering reassurance in his time of sorrow. This tale reflects on the nature of grief and understanding at life's end, fostering compassion and acceptanc…

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…

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,…

14 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons A group of seven monks also went to pay homage to the Buddha. On the way, they enquired at a monastery and they were directed to a cave, and there they spent the

This tale narrates the experience of seven monks who spent a night in a cave and were trapped for seven days …

16 Clear-minded Youths - 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons The Buddha's answer to the third group: "Monks, once, seven cowheds saw an iguana going into a mound and, for fun, they closed all the outl

In this story, the Buddha illustrates the consequences of evil actions through the tale of seven cowheds who trap an iguana and forget it for seven days. This narrative emphasizes that no…

24 Clear-minded Youths - 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys Now the Buddhas cherish no sentiments of ill-will or hatred towards any man; therefore the Buddha spoke thus. And having thus spoken, he went

… the Buddha and other monks. Their actions lead to discussions about favoritism in giving alms. The tale reflects deep values of respect and generosity while illustrating how attachments can influence one…

34 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son So one of them remained near the boy, guarding him from all dangers; the other went to the king's palace and brought the food tray of King

…y. They eventually find it hidden among firewood along with the sleeping boy underneath the cart. A tale that intertwines themes of protection, adventure, and royal secrets.

44 5 The Story of Mattakundali While residing at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Mattakundali, a young Brahmin. Mattakundali was a young Brahmin, w

…ther's extreme miserly habits. Living at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha shares this tale to reflect on the importance of generosity and caring for loved ones. Mattakundali's father, Adinna…

6 The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to some disciples of the Titthis (non-Buddhist ascetics).

In the context of the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha narrates a tale involving disciples of non-Buddhist ascetics known as Titthis. These disciples prohibited their chi…

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…

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…

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; if I cannot have her, I shall die right here." Said his mother a

In this tale, a son declares his inability to live without the acrobat's daughter, much to his parents' dismay. …

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-of-wood and dra

In a tale of pride and ambition, a female acrobat gives birth to a son while her husband tends to their carts…

Again one day the monks began the following discussion in the Hall of Truth: "Friends, how did it happen that a monk, endowed as was this monk with the faculties requisite for the attainment of arahan

…ks ponder why a capable monk associated with acrobats. The Teacher explains this through an ancient tale where children brought food to a revered elder, wishing to share in the truth he witnessed. This st…

Now this elder was an arahat, and therefore looked into the future to see whether their earnest wish would be fulfilled. And perceiving that it would be fulfilled, he smiled. The woman noticed the smi

This tale narrates the story of a noble elder who, perceived an earnest wish being fulfilled, smiled, leading…

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

…ing the surprising connections between wealth and love in the context of spiritual fulfillment. The tale illustrates profound themes of devotion and the essence of family, highlighting the intersection of…

One day, the Buddha surveyed the world early in the morning with his supernormal power and found that the hunter, his seven sons and their wives were due for attainment of Sotapatti Fruition. So, the

In this tale, the Buddha uses his supernormal powers to guide a hunter and his family towards enlightenment. Whe…