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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…
The Elephant's Worth and Loyalty
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The Elephant's Worth and Loyalty
Then thought the mahout to himself, “All India cannot shew the match of this elephant for excellence of training. Surely the king must want to make him tumble over the precipice and meet his death.” S
…uld possess such a magnificent creature, highlighting the importance of valuing true greatness. The tale emphasizes the consequences of foolish leadership and the deep bond between the mahout and the elep…
The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
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The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
"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
…uring fairness, and his reign flourishes under the Bodhisatta’s influence. The Master concludes the tale, revealing the identities of the key figures in this ancient narrative. For more insights, visit dm…
Jataka Tales Collection
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Jataka Tales Collection
Kanda-Jataka Min-ka-Jataka Nacca-Jataka Sammodana-Jataka Maha-Jataka Sakura-Jataka Tithra-Jataka Baka-Jataka Nanda-Jataka Khiad-ningra-Jataka Loska-Jataka Kaputa-Jataka Veda-Jataka Rohini-Jataka Anand
The Jataka tales are a group of stories that depict the previous lives of the Buddha. Each tale illustrates moral l…
Jataka Tales Collection
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Jataka Tales Collection
Goda-Jataka Siddha-Jataka Vangagha-Jataka Kaupa-Jataka Randa-Jataka Kappa-Jataka Sila-Jataka Eksrappa-Jataka Sajiva-Jataka Sila-Jataka Sukara-Jataka Ungga-Jataka Guna-Jataka
This text presents a compilation of Jataka tales, which are narratives recounting the previous lives of the Buddha and imparting moral teachings. E…
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…
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…
Jataka Tales: A Collection of Stories
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Jataka Tales: A Collection of Stories
Matta-Kuama-Jataka. Bhuja-vaka-Jataka. Chaka-Paha-Jataka. Manja-Mangala-Jataka. Gihi-Jataka. Junta-Posaka-Jataka. Dhamma-Jataka. Yun-vaya-Jataka. Dasaratha-Jataka. Sampu-Jataka. Suran-Kuama-Jataka. Bh
The Jataka tales are a collection of stories that narrate the previous lives of the Buddha in various forms, illust…
The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
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The Dangers of Sensual Indulgence
If it happens that his wealth is taken away in taxes, or stolen by robbers, or damaged by fire or floods, or frittered away by fraudulent enemies then that person will be sorrowful, suffering in body
…how deeply embedded this attachment is in human interactions. Ultimately, it serves as a cautionary tale about the pain and strife born from our desires and attachments to sensual pleasures, which can lea…
The Cycle of Existence and Three Spheres
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The Cycle of Existence and Three Spheres
…ycle of Existence until she came to be born as a sow in the time of our present Buddha. Hearing the tale of the ¹. The Three Spheres [bhava] (which are groupings, in turn of the 31 realms of existence) co…
This text discusses the concept of craving as the root cause of rebirth in the Cycle of Existence, using a story from the Dhammapadathakā to illustrate the journey of a female piglet that was reborn m
The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level
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The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level
…t Right View means wisdom to recognize the virtue of the Triple Gem as illustrated in the following Tale¹: In the city of Savatthi, two boys were friends. One boy came from a family with Right View, the o…
…View, which encourages understanding the virtue of the Triple Gem. The commentary, illustrated by a tale of two boys from different backgrounds, emphasizes the importance of wisdom derived from Right View…
The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
ogre said to the other that they ought to eat the boy up, but the other ogre forbade him. The False View ogre ig- nored the warning and grabbed the boy’s feet, waking him. The boy was startled and exc
In this tale, two ogres discuss eating a boy but are interrupted when the boy wakes. The True View ogre insists …
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
Once there was a festival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and lasted for seven full days. The fools of the town would sit in a circle and get drunk before goin
… lack understanding and are entrenched in recklessness, while the wise recognize true benefit. This tale emphasizes the importance of maintaining Right Speech and Right Action, highlighting the value of m…
The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
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The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
The Buddha said that a person who earns their living by Wrong Livelihood is like someone who intentionally advises a traveller to take a dangerous road, saying that it is safe, but when travelling the
…y with a greedy counterpart, demonstrating the moral repercussions of one’s livelihood choices. The tale illustrates how the bodhisatva's honesty not only helps the distressed family but also establishes …
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tale. Onlookers sitting within earshot, overhearing the blunt manner of the husband, wondered how Khun Y…
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