65: The Story of Punna - The Answer That Made the Buddha Say Go

A monk named Punna asked the Buddha's permission to go teach in a distant and notoriously violent land.The Buddha had one question."If the people there insult and ridicule you — what will you think of them?"Punna answered."And if they hit you?"Punna answered."And if they use weapons?"Punna answered.The Buddha kept asking.The answers kept coming.Each one more surprising than the last.Until the Buddha asked the final question."And if they kill you, Punna?"Punna did not hesitate.The Buddha listened to the answer.Then said two words.New story every day.Follow so you never miss one.