DEVADATTA: The Buddha's Cousin Who Tried to Kill Him

DEVADATTA: The Buddha’s Cousin Who Tried to Kill Him He was a monk. A serious practitioner. Gifted, respected, and close to the Buddha. And according to Buddhist tradition, he eventually tried to kill the Buddha three times. But Devadatta’s story is more complicated than a simple tale of good versus evil. He did not begin as a villain. He began as a capable practitioner who gained honor, praise, influence, and followers. And according to the early Buddhist texts, that success became the very thing that destroyed his path. In this video, we follow Devadatta’s story through the Buddhist texts — from his promising beginnings, to his ambition to lead the monastic community, his attempts against the Buddha, the first schism in the Buddhist community, and the very different ways later Buddhist traditions describe his final fate. This video is part of Dharma in Plain Words, exploring Buddhist stories and teachings through curiosity, history, and simple explanations. Subscribe for more Buddhist stories, teachings, and questions — explained in plain words. #Buddhism #Buddha #Devadatta #BuddhistWisdom #Dharma #BuddhaTeachings #BuddhistStories #Theravada #Mahayana #Mindfulness #DharmaInPlainWords