If you fail to achieve certainty regarding the true teaching you’ll regret it for a long time, like this wanton merchant.

Stories of Past Lives 4 The Book of the Ones Sure Bet The Little Financier: a past life story

Even with a little capital the intelligent and clear-seeing man uplifts himself, like a tiny flame when fanned.

Stories of Past Lives 5 The Book of the Ones Sure Bet A Cup of Rice: a past life story

“Speak, O King: what value has a cup of rice for the pricing of horses?” “He values a cup of rice at Varanasi with its suburbs!”

Stories of Past Lives 6 The Book of the Ones Sure Bet Godly Qualities: a past life story