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Once, an egotistical king named Jambupati scorned the Buddha's teaching. The Buddha, as shown in this Burmese image, created a splendid palace and seated Himself on a lofty throne with a gorgeous crown on His head. Jambupati was dazzled. From His high seat, the Buddha taught the king that such earthly things as palaces, thrones, and crowns are not important. Every kingdom has these. Of much greater concern, the Buddha told him, is wisdom and the striving for Nibbana. Jambupati listened and understood. He renounced his throne and became a bhikkhu. Eventually, he attained Arahatship. |
