the story of the Buddha and the mad elephant is one of the most powerful teachings on the power of loving-kindness. The Buddha's jealous cousin, Devadatta, released a fierce, intoxicated elephant named Nalagiri into the streets, intending for it to trample the Buddha. As the enraged beast charged toward him, the Buddha did not run or defend himself. He stood still and radiated boundless loving-kindness toward the elephant. The animal, overwhelmed by the Buddha's compassion, stopped in its tracks

The Buddha's Alms: A profound story of pure generosity. 🪷 #Buddha