While some monks was talking about the Buddha’s priesthood, the Buddha said “I’ve not only become a priest in this life.” The monks asked the Buddha to reveal this story, so the Buddha told his story as follows: In those days, there was a king named Makadeva, who ruled the throne morally. One day, he [...]
One day, when the king of Varanasi came back from the royal garden, his followers accidentally left the royal cart outdoor. In the night, dogs in the palace bite a leather seat, so the cart was completely damaged. When the king woke up and knew this, he got angry and ordered his followers and his [...]
In those days, the king of Baranasi had two sons with the queen. Their names were Prince Mahissasakumara and Prince Chantakumara. After the queen had passed away, he married a new queen and had a new son named Suriyakumara. At the time new son was born, the king told the queen that she could ask [...]
In those days, there was a King Makka Deva reigning Mithila city with virtues. There was no crime. Everyone in the city treated others like relatives. Therefore, no police or guard was needed. Although he ruled the country for many ten thousand years, he still looked young and healthy. However, he never neglected the truth of life. [...]