Скачать или смотреть Just one moment with the wise can awaken a lifetime of truth.

Dhammapada Verse 65 brings us a compelling story about transformation, awareness, and the power of a single encounter with wisdom. It tells how thirty carefree young nobles from Paveyyaka, initially immersed in pleasure and distraction, had their entire lives changed by a brief meeting with the Buddha.

These thirty youths were enjoying themselves in the forest with a prostitute when she suddenly vanished—taking with her their expensive ornaments. In hot pursuit, they crossed paths with the Buddha. Instead of offering judgment, he offered wisdom. His words pierced through their confusion and awakened in them a deep sense of spiritual urgency.

This moment was no accident. The Buddha’s profound teachings resonated instantly with their intelligent minds. They realized the futility of their indulgent lives and chose to renounce the world, becoming bhikkhus (monks) under the Buddha’s guidance.

At Jetavana monastery, they practiced strict spiritual discipline, focusing on the dhutanga austerities. Eventually, during the Buddha's discourse on the Anamatagga Sutta—a teaching about the beginningless cycle of rebirth—these former nobles reached the highest spiritual goal: arahatship.

The Buddha later declared:

“An intelligent man, even though he is associated with a wise man only for a moment, quickly understands the Dhamma—just as the tongue knows the taste of soup.”
(Dhammapada Verse 65)

This verse offers a powerful reminder that even a brief contact with truth can change our direction forever. It doesn’t matter where you are in life—if the heart is ready, wisdom will take root. It also shows us that insight is not measured in time, but in openness and receptivity.

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Wisdom of Dhammapada is your serene digital space to explore ancient Buddhist teachings in simple, short, and powerful formats. Each video is crafted to inspire reflection, spark inner calm, and guide viewers toward personal clarity and peace.

Through visual storytelling, AI art, and minimalist narration, we bring the Dhammapada to life—revealing how ancient wisdom is more relevant today than ever.

This story teaches us that the Dhamma doesn’t require decades to be understood—it requires readiness, presence, and humility. One moment with truth can illuminate a whole life.
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