J308 Javasakuna Jataka -- The Woodpecker and the Ungrateful Lion v230212

Jataka 308 Javasakuna Jataka The Woodpecker and the Ungrateful Lion

MORAL 
Ingrates lose good friendships

READABILITY 
Intermediate II

INTRODUCTION
A woodpecker extracts a bone from the throat of a lion, who, afterwards, refuses to help the bird.

REFLECTION
“These two people are hard to find in the world. Which two? The one who is first to do a kindness, and the one who is grateful for the kindness done and feels obligated to repay it.” — Aṅguttara-nikāya 2:120


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