Buddha Stories for All

  In the time of the Buddha, there was an earth-bound deva with a radiant appearance and great supernatural power, yet he stood naked , suffering from deep shame. People were puzzled— if he was a deity of the earth, why did he have no clothes to wear? If he possessed majesty and psychic power, why did he still have to endure such painful results? It turns out that none of this was accidental. All of it was the ripening of actions done in the past.

MORAL  Steal out of greed, lie out of fear, learn the truth out of investigation READABILITY  Intermediate II INTRODUCTION  The Jewel on the King’s Crown – The king has lost the jewel on his crown, how to get the thief to return the jewel without wearing everyone? The Pearl Necklace of the Queen – The queen's pearl necklace was stolen. Several innocents confessed as the thief. Who is the real culprit? How to recover the necklace? REFLECTION Steal out of greed, lie out of fear, learn the truth out of the Wise’s investigation.