3. The Story of the Small Portion of Gruel (Dāna)

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In a past life as a king, the Bodhisattva reflects on a previous humble existence where he offered a meager portion of gruel to holy men with a pure heart. This story emphasizes that the merit of an offering depends on the intention, not the size.

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