This tree is not hard to climb, nor is it far from the village. For this reason I know this tree is not sweet-fruited.
Stories of Past Lives 55 The Book of the Ones Hope Prince Five-Weapons: a past life story
He whose heart is not stuck, a man of intrepid mind, develops skillful qualities for the sake of sanctuary from the yoke. Gradually he would attain the ending of all fetters.
Stories of Past Lives 56 The Book of the Ones Hope The Mass of Gold: a past life story
He whose heart is well-forged, a man of cheerful mind, develops skillful qualities for the sake of sanctuary from the yoke. Gradually he would attain the ending of all fetters.
Stories of Past Lives 57 The Book of the Ones Hope The Lord of Langurs: a past life story
Whoever possesses these four qualities like you, lord of langurs—truth, principle, steadfastness, and generosity—escapes the visible foe.
Stories of Past Lives 58 The Book of the Ones Hope Three Qualities: a past life story