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30/01/2023

#180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A farmer asked the Buddha to cultivate fields so as to not beg for food. How did the Buddha respond?

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Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei (鄭心佩)

不因說法而受供
有位農民勸說佛陀要耕田下種才不需要向別人乞食。佛陀如何回應他？

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16/01/2023

#179 - A Life for a Pearl
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A shopkeeper lost a pearl and accused a bhiksu for stealing it. How the Bhiksu handle it?

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Illustration by: Du Lu (度魯)

鵝吞珠
有位珠寶商因珍珠不見了而懷疑是一位比丘所謂，比丘如何應對他的控訴？

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09/01/2023

#178 - Katyayana
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Katyayana was foremost amongst the Buddha's disciples in debating the Buddha’s teachings. Here're some instances where he answered all the difficult questions that were posted to him.

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Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)

論議第一迦旃延
迦旃延尊者在佛陀的比丘弟子中是論議第一。這是關於他如何應對各種向他發問難題的故事。

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03/01/2023

#177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One day, on their way to beg for alms, the Buddha stopped and pointed to two crows fighting on a nearby tree. What did the Buddha do next?

Find out what happened in this podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3jHugCm
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/177-fighting-over-rotten-meat.html

Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)

烏鴉逐臭肉
有一天，佛陀和弟子在托缽的路上，看到樹上正在吵架的兩隻烏鴉。佛陀接下來做了什麼呢？

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26/12/2022

#176 - True Patience
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One of Buddha's disciples was warned about the dangers of spreading dharma in an extremely remote and wild place, how did he decide to brave the journey?

Find out what happened in this podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3jwfNJu
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Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知笙法師)

忍辱的真義
佛陀十大弟子之一的富樓那被告誡自己將前去佈教的地方蠻荒未化而老百姓野蠻粗魯，因而弘法佈教很艱辛困難。富樓那又是抱著什麼心態前去的呢？

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19/12/2022

#175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One day, a few of the Buddha’s disciples started praising the Buddha, yet the Buddha ignored their praises. Why is that so?

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Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

說不如行
某日，佛陀的一位弟子忽然稱讚佛陀，但佛陀卻無動於衷，為何？

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05/12/2022

#173 - Past Affinity
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A woman who was serving the Buddha water suddenly hugged the Buddha. How did that happen?

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Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

婦人的夙因
有位婦人為佛陀送水的時候既突然抱著佛陀。佛陀如何反應？

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22/11/2022

#171 - Two Arrows
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

What is the difference between a trained and untrained person when they experience pleasant and painful feelings? The Buddha explained with the metaphor of arrows.

Find out what happened in this podcast episode: http://bit.ly/3ETQsBv
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Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)

不受第二支箭
一個受過佛法教化和一個未受過佛法教化的人，當他們遇到快樂活悲傷痛苦的事物時，到底有什麼差別呢？

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14/11/2022

#170 - Not Yours
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

The Buddha was confronted by his father-in-law for abandoning his family. How did the Buddha respond?

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Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師)

不是你的
佛陀的岳父因佛陀曾捨棄家人出家而懷恨在心，便公然對佛陀不敬。佛陀如何回應？

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07/11/2022

#169 - Matanga's Enlightenment
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A lady, named Matanga, became infatuated with one of Buddha's disciples. How did the Buddha handle this?

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Illustration by: Shi Jinhui ( (施金輝)

摩登伽女證果
有位叫摩登伽女的女子對佛陀的弟子阿難生起愛慕的心。佛陀如何應付呢？

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31/10/2022

#168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A cleaning lady, who was known as "filthy woman" by many, was summoned by the Buddha to give his teachings, causing many to confront the Buddha.

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Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

臭女淨心
有位被眾人稱為「臭女」的清道婦某天被佛陀召來親自說法，讓大眾驚訝並前來討個說法。。

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17/10/2022

#166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A man asked for Buddha's help to guide his arrogant and rude daughter-in-law. How did the Buddha help her?

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Illustration by: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)

佛度玉耶
有位長者因兒媳驕奢傲慢，請求佛陀度化頑劣的兒媳。佛陀怎麼做呢？

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11/10/2022

#165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

An elephant trainer shared with the Buddha 3 ways to tame an elephant, while the Buddha shared 3 ways to master oneself.

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Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)

馴象三法
有位馴象師分享馴服大象的三個方法，而佛陀也有馴服人自己的三種方法。

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03/10/2022

#164 - Hunters Transformed
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One day, the Buddha visited the village of hunters to show them another way of living...

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Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師)

獵人改業
某日，佛陀來到了以打獵為生的幾百戶人家，為他們解說打獵的因果。。

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26/09/2022

#163 - A Fool’s Thirst
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A foolish man finally found a river after being dehydrated for days, yet he just stared at it…

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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

愚人喝水
有個好幾天滴水未進的愚人，終於找到一條河，但他卻對著河發呆…

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19/09/2022

#162 - Wisdom of the Sea
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

The fearsome Sea God scared everyone onboard but Ajit, who was calm and unafraid…

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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)

智度海神
兇猛的海神把船上的人給嚇愣了，而賢者卻勇敢地面對著它…

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12/09/2022

#161 - Selfishness Leads to Suffering
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Anusasiti lied to the other monastics so that she can have all the food when begging for alms. But one day she met a fierce-looking dog…

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Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)

私欲遭苦報
為了獨受城裡精美的供養，韋婆多勸阻其他比丘尼入城乞食。但有一天她遇到了一只兇狠的狗…

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05/09/2022

#160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Singalaka was revering in 6 directions as a daily ritual when the Buddha came by to explain the right way of practice.

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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

善生歸化佛陀
有位名善生的男子每日恭敬的對著六方禮拜。有天，他巧遇佛陀為他點化聖賢法中的六方。

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29/08/2022

#159 - Saving the Best Milk
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Jahnu invited all of his friends to have a taste of the finest milk his cow produced. But when he tried to milk it…

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Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)

儲藏牛乳
農夫聚集朋友來品嚐自家鮮美牛乳，但在他牽出母牛來擠乳的時候…

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22/08/2022

#158 - The Blind and the Mosquito
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A group of blind men went to hunt down mosquitoes, but instead the group returned home badly wounded….

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Illustration: Chua Moo Moei (朱鈺妹)

盲人除蚊
一群盲者走進森林裡與蚊子作戰，但結果個個負傷歸來...

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15/08/2022

#157 - Nothing Comes Easy
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One of Buddha's disciples has a habit of taking things for granted. How did the Buddha show him the importance of cherishing what he has?

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Illustration: Sofan Chan

來處不易
佛陀有一弟子不知愛惜物品，佛陀如何教導弟子要愛惜一切呢？

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08/08/2022

#156 - The Exemplary King
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

There was once a King who wanted to give generously to his people from hundreds of miles away. A minister volunteered and came up with an interesting plan...

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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

模範王
曾經有位國王想大行佈施，需要有能力的差使擔任。有位差使擔下重任後就進行了一個大計畫。。。

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01/08/2022

#155 - The Fragrant and the Foul
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Nanda, Buddha's stepbrother, recently started hanging out with a group of unruly bhiksus. What did the Buddha do when he found out?

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Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/155-fragrant-and-foul.html

Illustration: Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)

香和臭
佛陀與難陀尊者經過街市時，佛陀讓難陀用手碰了碰魚和花，為什麼呢？

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18/07/2022

#153 - Origin of the Ullambana Festival
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Maudgalyayana, who was foremost in supernatural powers, was left helpless and heartbroken when trying to help his mother. When asked, the Buddha told him that nothing could be done to save her…

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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

盂蘭盆會
目犍連尊者雖然有「神通第一」之名, 卻因救不了母親而感到十分傷心。當目犍連向佛陀哭救時，佛陀只能說目犍連是救不了母親的。。。

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11/07/2022

#152 - Scaring the Buddha
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

The Buddha was having a late night walking meditation when his attendant decided to scare him. Why did the attendant do it, and how did the Buddah react?

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Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/152-scaring-buddha.html

Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)

扮鬼嚇佛
佛陀在深夜裡經行時，佛陀的侍者決定裝鬼嚇他。佛陀如何反應呢？

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04/07/2022

#151 - Buddha Calling on the Sick
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A sick bhiksu had been bedridden for a long time without anyone's care. When the Buddha and Ananda visited, they found the bhiksu lying on the floor in his soiled robes. What happened then?

Find out what happened in this podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3bQbViF
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu 道璞法師

佛陀探病
一位生病的比丘，長期臥床不起，無人照顧。當佛陀和阿難來訪時，他們發現比丘穿著穢臭的衣服躺在地上。那時發生了什麼？

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