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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…
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 Story of Opatala: A Jataka Tale
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The Story of Opatala: A Jataka Tale
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…
The Favourite Jataka
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The Favourite Jataka
The boy asked where his father was, and when they said, “We do not know,” by tracing his father’s steps, and starting from the next-door neighbour’s house he went by the same road by which his father
In this tale, a boy skillfully traces his father's footsteps to find him. When questioned by the Master, the boy…
The King's Test of Skill
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The King's Test of Skill
Now one day the family priest said to the king, "My lord, because this youth does nothing by the power of his art, we do not know whether he has any skill or not: we will now test him." The king read
In this tale, a king and family priest seek to test a youth's abilities after treasure goes missing from the pal…
The Tale of Patala the Dancer
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The Tale of Patala the Dancer
Once upon a time, sire, a certain dancer named Patala lived not far from Benares, in a village on the river’s bank. One day he went into Benares with his wife and after gaining money by his singing an
…sperate for survival, she requests one song from him to earn her living. What follows is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against fatal circumstances. This story illustrates the conseq…
The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
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The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
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 Bodh…
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
…gests focusing on recovering the stolen property rather than identifying the thief, weaving a moral tale about deception and the complexity of trust.
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…
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 Favorite Jatakas: A Tale of Betrayal
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The Favorite Jatakas: A Tale of Betrayal
Then he woke his wife, and they went together and lifting her up, bed and all, threw her into the river. And the crocodiles there killed and ate her. Next day she found out what had happened to her o
In this compelling Jataka tale, a wife and her husband conspire to kill her mother-in-law after the wife's own mother is killed. T…
The King's Dilemma
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The King's Dilemma
"I do not understand this, be it fact or no fact: either bring me the thief, or you yourself must be the thief." Thus did the king again and again question the youth. So he said to him, "Would you, si
In this tale, a king repeatedly questions a young man about a thief, demanding him to catch the culprit. The you…
The Downfall of a Wicked King
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The Downfall of a Wicked King
When they heard what he said, people thought, 'The king, though he ought to have protected others, threw the blame on another. After he had with his own hands placed his treasure in the tank, he went
…ealize the king's treachery, they unite to punish him and elevate the Bodhisatta to the throne. The tale not only showcases the themes of justice and morality but also highlights the importance of recogni…
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 Master asked him if it was really true that
The Master recounts a tale to a Brother who admits to backsliding due to temptation from a woman. He explains how women can le…
The Tale of She-Goblins and Shipwrecked Traders
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The Tale of She-Goblins and Shipwrecked Traders
Now it happened once that five hundred shipwrecked traders were cast ashore near the city of these she-goblins. The goblins came up to them and enticed them, till they brought them to their city; thos
…, culminating in a grim atmosphere as the eldest goblin returns from her feast, her body cold. This tale reflects the sinister consequences of enchantment and captivity, immersing readers in a dark fantas…
The Escape from Goblins
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The Escape from Goblins
The eldest merchant embraced her, and perceived that she was a goblin. “All the five hundred of them must be goblins!” he thought to himself: “we must make our escape!” So in the early morning, when h
…, arrives to aid. He calls out from the skies, offering a way home to those willing to escape. This tale weaves themes of courage, fear, and divine assistance in times of peril. For more content, visit dm…
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 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
And hereupon the Bodhisatta flew off with such of the birds as followed his advice; but the disobedient birds, who stopped behind, all perished. ------------------------ His lesson ended, the Master
In this tale, the Bodhisatta, embodying the spirit of a king of birds, leads loyal birds to safety while disobed…
Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
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Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
Dummedha-Jātaka. "Exalted station breeds a fool great woe."—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For the Brethren had met together in the Hall of Truth, and w
…vadatta. Jealous of the Buddha's wisdom and Perfections, Devadatta's madness led to his folly. This tale illustrates how jealousy can distort one's perception and lead to suffering. The narrative explores…