Piyavadana

As humans, being polite to others is one of the most essential humane qualities. We can do it for everyone we come across. It is not a trivial thing. There is power behind saying “thank you” and “please” giving someone a warm greeting…

Munika Jataka

The Bodhisatta was once an ox who, along with his younger brother, was owned by a village family. One day a daughter got engaged and the family began to fatten up their pig to serve at her wedding. The young ox noticed that the pig was…

Nandivisala Jataka

The Bodhisatta was once an ox. His owner treated him like a member of his family and always fed him the best rice. As a result, the Bodhisatta grew up exceptionally strong and completely loyal. He appreciated being so well cared for and one…

The Pink Moon Shining Over Mahamewuna

Buddhist disciple, who was eager to socialize the teachings of the Buddha through various Dharma narrations and various means of expression, is often shining in the Buddhist order in Sri Lanka. In the meantime, many Buddhist monks preached…

Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami, or Krishna Jayanthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna the eight avatar of ‘Vishnu’. Such Hindu literature as the ‘Gita Govinda’, has been identified ‘Krishna’ as supreme God and the source…

Abhinha Jataka

The Bodhisatta was once a king’s advisor. One of the king’s elephants was best friends with one of the mahout’s dogs. They always ate together and the dog would swing on the elephant’s trunk. One day a villager bought the dog and took it…

Mahilamukha Jataka

The Bodhisatta was once a king’s advisor. The king’s state elephant was good-natured and never hurt anybody. One night a murderous band of thieves sat down outside the elephant’s stall to discuss their plans. They returned nightly to plan…

Tittha Jataka

The Bodhisatta was once a king’s advisor. One day someone washed an ordinary horse in the regular bathing spot of the king’s warhorse. Later, when the mighty thoroughbred’s caretaker took it to bathe, it would not get in the water and…

Ajanna Jataka

The Bodhisatta was once a king’s warhorse, and he lived a life far more luxurious than most humans. His food was served in a golden dish worth one hundred thousand coins and his stall was perfumed with the four odors and decorated with…
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