J69 Visavanta Jataka - The Thrown-up Snake’s Poison
MORAL
The righteous character of Venerable Sāriputta
READABILITY
Intermediate I
INTRODUCTION
What happens when a snake refuses to suck out his poison, even under the threat of death?
REFLECTION
Determination wins respect − Venerable Sāriputta is the chief disciples of the Buddha; the wisest disciple, and a very humble one too. He takes good care of the descendants of the Saṅgha. When the junior teased that everyone likes to eat sweet and delicious food, he felt a sense of urgency and decided not to eat sweets again.
INTRODUCTION
What happens when a snake refuses to suck out his poison, even under the threat of death?
REFLECTION
Determination wins respect − Venerable Sāriputta is the chief disciples of the Buddha; the wisest disciple, and a very humble one too. He takes good care of the descendants of the Saṅgha. When the junior teased that everyone likes to eat sweet and delicious food, he felt a sense of urgency and decided not to eat sweets again.
The firm and upright character of Venerable Sāriputta is the same when he was born as a snake in the past life. Can we just like Venerable Sāriputta?
Storyboard of Visavanta Jātaka
Read the Chinese picture book. Get the text.
