The Parable of the Gem in the Topknot
GPTKB entity
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:parable
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lotus_Sutra
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
retold in various cultures
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| gptkbp:character |
a king
a monk |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:church
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
can be interpreted in various ways
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Parable of the Gem in the Topknot
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| gptkbp:influence |
inspired many Buddhist teachings
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| gptkbp:message |
true value lies within
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| gptkbp:moral |
the importance of inner wisdom
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
a story about a gem hidden in a topknot
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| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:temple
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| gptkbp:purpose |
to teach a lesson about enlightenment
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| gptkbp:related_concept |
gptkb:temple
meditation mindfulness inner peace self-discovery |
| gptkbp:setting |
ancient India
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the gem represents enlightenment
the topknot represents the mind |
| gptkbp:theme |
self-realization
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| gptkbp:training |
the nature of reality
the concept of impermanence the interconnectedness of all beings the importance of practice the significance of personal growth the importance of compassion the value of community the importance of reflection the path to liberation the importance of self-acceptance the significance of gratitude the understanding of suffering the significance of humility the importance of ethical conduct the importance of spiritual practice the importance of patience the cultivation of wisdom the significance of self-awareness the value of silence the significance of awareness the practice of loving-kindness the practice of non-attachment the journey to enlightenment the value of introspection the understanding of the self the journey of self-exploration the essence of being present the realization of one's true nature the role of desire in suffering the role of intention in actions the role of teachers in spiritual growth the significance of letting go the significance of living in harmony the understanding of compassion towards oneself the understanding of the mind's nature |