Conversion of Angulimala, the bandit from "summary" of The Epic of the Buddha by Chittadhar Hrdaya
The story of Angulimala, the fearsome bandit who terrorized the countryside, is a powerful lesson in the transformative power of compassion and forgiveness. Angulimala, whose name means "necklace of fingers" due to the gruesome practice of collecting the fingers of his victims, was a notorious criminal who struck fear into the hearts of all who crossed his path. However, despite his violent ways, Angulimala's heart was not entirely devoid of goodness. When he encountered the Buddha on his path, something stirred within him. The Buddha, with his unwavering compassion and wisdom, saw beyond Angulimala's outward appearance and recognized the potential for goodness within him. Through his teachings, the Buddha was able to reach the lost soul of Angulimala and guide him towards a p...
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