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Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Reading Notes: Shedlock Eastern Stories and Legends, Part D
For this reading I read more Jataka Tales from Shedlock Eastern Stories and Legends. From the part D selection, I really enjoyed the story "The Dreamer in the Wood." This is the story of a reincarnation of Buddha living alone in the forest. He lived in peace with all of his surroundings, making sure not to harm any creature for his own well being. He ate fruit when it grew on trees, leaves when there was no fruit, and bark when there were no leaves. One day Sakka, the King of Gods, came to test the man. Sakka asked the man what he wanted for himself. The man asked to be free of hatred, malice, and greed. Sakka was surprised that the man didn't ask for anything related to food and gave him another request. The man asked that no creature ever be harmed for him, body or mind. These requests were granted because they were all selfless acts.
Bibliography: Shedlock Eastern Stories and Legends (Link)
Bibliography: Shedlock Eastern Stories and Legends (Link)
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