009 – Makadeva the king

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 [...]

The King Become a Hermit

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. [...]