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Jhana is the Pali word for meditation or a meditative state that is best characterized as a condition of supreme tranquillity. According to the Pali Canon, there are eight stages of jhana, one progres … read more

Once, a fire broke out in a rich man’s house. The man began shouting out to his many children to run out of the building. Absorbed in their play, the children paid no heed to his cries. Then their fat … read more

There once lived a Brahmin whose wife was a devoted follower of the Buddha. At first, he was indulgent towards her admiration. As her faith in the Buddha increased, the husband began to feel jealous. … read more

Once, the Buddha was born as a wealthy merchant. On a journey with his caravan, he stopped outside a forest through which their route led. “Beware, my brothers. This forest has many poison trees withi … read more

There once lived a scholar who had to journey across a huge river. It was a long, slow trip and the scholar soon got bored. He called out to the boatman. “Let’s talk, boatman. What languages have you … read more