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佛教的故事:Ladyface

　　Word spread quickly through the city that the once adored Ladyface had suddenly gone mad and become a frightening man killer. The people ran to the king for help.

　　It just so happened that the king had an intelligent minister who was known for his understanding of animals. So he called for him and asked him to go and determine what sickness or other condition had caused his favorite elephant to become so insanely violent.

　　This minister was the Bodhisatta the Enlightenment Being. Arriving at the elephant shed， he spoke gentle soothing words to Ladyface， and calmed him down. He examined him and found him in perfect physical health. As he spoke kindly to Ladyface， he noticed that the elephant perked up his ears and paid very close attention. It was almost as if the poor animal were starved for the sound of gentle words. So the understanding minister figured out that the elephant must have been hearing the violent words or seeing the violent actions of those he mistook for teachers.

　　He asked the elephant guards， Have you seen anyone hanging around this elephant shed， at night or any other time? Yes， minister， they replied， for the last couple weeks a gang of robbers has been meeting here. We were afraid to do anything， since they were such mean rough characters. Ladyface could hear their every word.

　　The minister returned immediately to the king. He said， My lord king， your favorite elephant， Ladyface， is in perfect physical health. I have discovered that it was by hearing the rough and vulgar talk of thieves during many nights， that he has learned to be violent and cruel. Unwholesome associations often lead to unwholesome thoughts and actions.