Wednesday, January 25, 2017
The Story of Sāmāvati
The Story of Sāmāvati (Verses 21, 22 & 23) ( Freedom is Difficult ) While residing at the Ghosita Monastery near Kōsambi, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference to Sāmāvati, one of the...
The Story of Two Friends
The Story of Two Friends (Verses 19 & 20) ( Fruit of Religious Life Through Practice & Practice Ensures Fulfilment ) While residing at the Jētavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses, with reference...
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
The Story of Sumanādevi
The Story of Sumanādevi (Verse 18) ( Virtouos Deeds Make one Rejoice ) While residing at the Jētavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Sumanādēvi, the youngest daughter of...
The Story of Dēvadatta
The Story of Dēvadatta (Verse 17) ( Evil Action Leads To Torment ) While residing at the Jētavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Dēvadatta. Dēvadatta was at one...
The Story of Dhammika Upāsaka
The Story of Dhammika Upāsaka (Verse 16) ( Good Deeds Bring Happiness ) While residing at the Jētavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Dhammika, a lay disciple....
The Story of Cundasūkarika
The Story of Cundasūkarika (Verse 15) ( Sorrow Springs From Evil Deeds ) While residing at the Vēluvana Monastery in Rājagaha the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Cunda the pork-butcher. Although the...
The Story of Monk Nanda
The Story of Monk Nanda (Verses 13 & 14) ( Lust Penetrates Untrained Mind & The Disciplined Mind Keeps Lust Away ) While residing at the Jētavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha spoke...
