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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
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The Indulgent Adventures of the Treasurer's Son
It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city though…
The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to dri…
Kala, Anathapindika's Son
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Kala, Anathapindika's Son
3 KALA, ANATHAPINDIKA'S SON This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Jetavana with reference to Kala, son of Anathapindika. Tradition has it that Kala, although the s
This teaching illustrates the challenges faced by Kala, son of the wealthy Anathapindika, who remains indifferent to his father's guidance and the teachings of the Buddha. Despite his father's attempt
The Value of Stream-Entry
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The Value of Stream-Entry
"Dear son, you will remember that I persuaded you to take upon yourself the Uposatha precepts and to go to the monastery by promising to give you a thousand pieces of money; here are your thousand pie
This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused
The Treasure's Son: Lessons from Dhammapada
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The Treasure's Son: Lessons from Dhammapada
Preface The 5 stories of the treasure’s son from 302 stories of Dhammapada in Tripitaka. Layman 3 stories such as Great-wealth the Treasurer’s Son, The Story of Uggaena the Treasurer’s Son, Kala-Ana
This preface introduces five stories of the Treasure's Son from the Dhammapada, illustrating the complexities of wealth and inheritance in the time of the Buddha. It highlights the challenges of getti
The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala and the Pursuit of Dhamma
Therefore he remained and continued to listen. Kala listened to the Dhamma with a firm resolution to learn; but the Teacher, as before, caused him to misunderstand the true meaning. 'I will master the
In this narrative, Kala demonstrates a strong resolve to learn the Dhamma, yet faces challenges in understanding its true meaning. His encounter with the Teacher leads him to strive for mastery of a s
The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
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The Downfall of a Millionaire's Son
Here is the text extracted from the image: Thereupon, taking his wife with him, he found lodging near the house-wall of other people’s houses. With a broken potsherd in his hand, he would go about be
This narrative explores the life of Great-wealth, a treasurer's son who wasted all his possessions and ended up begging for food. The Teacher explains to Ānanda how Gr…
The Acrobat's Daughter
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The Acrobat's Daughter
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. Despite their attempts to reason with him, he insists on pursuing her. His father eventu
The Acrobat's Journey
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The Acrobat's Journey
…aha. And he caused proclamation to be made throughout the city, "Seven days from today Uggasena the treasurer's son will exhibit his art to the residents of the city." *24* *Millionaire Heirs*
In a tale of pride and ambition, a female acrobat gives birth to a son while her husband tends to their carts. Despite his efforts, the acrobat remains indifferent, prompting him to learn acrobatics h
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 …
This narrative recounts the tale of Uggasena, the son of a treasurer, who becomes enamored with a female acrobat during a performance in Rajagaha. The performances attract massive crowds, and Uggasena
The Teachings of Letting Go
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The Teachings of Letting Go
… 348 At the conclusion of the lesson 84,000 living beings obtained comprehension of the Dhamma. The treasurer's son, even as he stood poised on the tip of the pole, attained arahantship together with the higher powe…
…birth and decay. This lesson resonates with 84,000 beings who gain understanding of the Dhamma. The treasurer's son, after mastering this wisdom while balancing on a pole, seeks to join the monkhood, receiving the n…
The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Journey of Kala: A Lesson in Dhamma
"Will you really give me this, dear father ?" "That I will, dear son. After his father had repeated his promise three times, Kala took upon himself the precepts of Uposatha day and went to the monaste
In this story, Kala, a young man, promises his father to observe Uposatha day but instead chooses to sleep. His father, concerned, brings him food, but Kala insists on receiving money instead. After a
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
This collection delves into various narratives that highlight the contrasts between wealth and virtue, illustrating the life lessons learned from characters such as Great-wealth, Uggasena, and Kukkuta
Great-wealth the Treasurer's Son
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Great-wealth the Treasurer's Son
1 Great-wealth the Treasurer's Son This instruction was given by the Teacher while he was in residence at Isipatana with reference to…
เนื้อเรื่องเกี่ยวกับ Great-wealth ลูกชายของเสนาบดีที่เกิดในครอบครัวที่มั่งคั่ง เขาและลูกสาวจากครอบครัวที่มีทรัพย์สมบัติมากมายได้รับการสอนให้ทำกิจกรรมที่สนุกสนานเท่านั้น เมื่อพ่อแม่ของพวกเขาเสียชีวิต ท
Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
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Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
Chapter 35 Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit In this day and age of ever-present temptations and perpetual pressure to make a living, it is especially rare to find any family with a son who or
Chapter 35 discusses the rarity and importance of a son ordaining as a monk during Buddhist Lent. It highlights that such a decision reflects the virtue of the family and the son's commitment rather t
The Early Years of the Buddha
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The Early Years of the Buddha
www.dharmmakaya.or.th THE BUDDHA'S LIFE The Early Years The Buddha was born in 566 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya Dewi in the kingdom of the Sakyans,
The Buddha, born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama in 566 B.C., was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya in the Sakyans kingdom of North India. Predicted to become either a world leader or a Buddh
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
32 Clear-minded Youths - 4 The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son Once, in Rajagaha, a wood cutter went into the woods with his son to cut some firewood. On their return home in the evening, they stopped n
In Rajagaha, a woodcutter and his son face a night of trials when the boy is left alone with their cart of firewood after the father goes searching for lost oxen. As he contemplates the Buddha's quali
The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
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The Tale of a Son's Betrayal
8) Of old, sire, in this very city a man in answer to his prayer had a son. At his birth the father was full of joy and gladness at the thought of having got a son, and cherished him. When the boy was
In an ancient city, a joyous father rejoices at the birth of his son. As time passes, the son grows and, upon his father's old age, cruelly drives him out of the home. The father laments his fate, exp
The Teacher and the Acrobat
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The Teacher and the Acrobat
…iving the thought that was passing through his mind, addressed the Elder Moggallana, "Go inform the treasurer's son that the Teacher desires him to exhibit his skill." The elder went and stood at the base of the pol…
In this narrative, a Teacher enters a city only to realize that the audience shifts their attention entirely to an acrobat named Ugasena. Feeling eclipsed, the Teacher's failure looms over him, yet he
Dad, Why Were We Born?
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Dad, Why Were We Born?
Chapter 27 Dad, Why Were We Born? One day, a family invited guests to their home for a religious rite for the great-grandparent. After the ceremony, when all the guests had left, the son asked the fat
In this chapter, a father explains to his son the fundamental question of life's purpose that everyone contemplates, regardless of their status. After a ceremony honoring their great-grandparent, the
How to Meditate: Visualizing and Practicing
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How to Meditate: Visualizing and Practicing
How to Meditate? Monica Are you picturing your son at home or somewhere else? : Right now I have to concentrate more to visualize it really well. It's at home, yes. Luang Phaw: So, try picturing your
In this dialogue between Monica and Luang Phaw, Monica seeks guidance on meditation techniques. Luang Phaw encourages her to visualize her son clearly, noting that a strong mental image helps in pract