Reading Notes: Eastern Stories and Legends Part C

The Buddha with an Elephant
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Notes:
The Hawk and the Osprey- The animals created bonds that will help them survive through trials life throws at them.
Grandmother's Golden Dish- Some people have so much greed in their hearts, they take out their misfortunes out on those who are unselfish. This was the first time this semester I remember seeing Devadatta. I almost forgot about him.
The Elephant That Spared Life- 5 commandments = 5 precepts; someone complained to the king saying people weren't breaking the commandments therefore not buying his sinning products. The king tries to kill the Bodisat but the elephant knows how true his followers and him are and won't follow through.
How the Antelope Was Caught- You should not go against your nature to follow something that is unfulfilling to the soul.
The Banyan Deer- The Buddha is thought to have reached enlightenment under the Banyan tree so it's interesting that he is born as the king of the Banyan deer. It sounds like an origin story to being vegan. Everyone in this story ends up so pacifist at some point they will only be allowed to sit still in one spot.
The Pupil Who Taught His Teacher- You can tell this story was written a long time ago because of how shocking it is to not have young people die in a family. Not really sure what was learned in this story. Maybe if you are a good person no bad thing will happen.
The Man Who Told a Lie- You will receive your punishment in due time. The gods will not force a punishment, knowing it will come naturally.


Bibliography:
Eastern Stories and Legends, Marie Shedlock, Source

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