I Would Like to Become a Buddha
A monkey came to Buddha, and he was no ordinary monkey. He was a king, a king of monkeys – that means absolutely a monkey. The monkey said to Buddha, ”I would like to become a Buddha.” Buddha said, ”I have … Continued
The Efficient Charioteer
For after the Buddha had given permission to the congregation of monks to lodge outside the walls of the Monastery, and while the treasurer of Ràjagaha and others were busy providing such lodgings, a certain monk of âlavi decided to build himself … Continued
Teaching the Ultimate
In early times in Japan, bamboo-and-paper lanterns were used with candles inside. A blind man, visiting a friend one night, was offered a lantern to carry home with him. “I do not need a lantern,” he said. “Darkness or light … Continued
He Who Is Not Assaulted By Sorrow
While residing at the Nigrodhàràma Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Princess Rohini, sister of Venerable Anuruddha. On one occasion, Venerable Anuruddha visited Kapilavatthu. While he was staying at the Monastery there, all his relatives, with the exception … Continued
Matter of Time
Buddha told of one of his previous lives. He said, ”I was an ignorant person in my previous life. A wise person had attained enlightenment, so I went to see him. I bowed down to touch his feet in reverence. But no … Continued