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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:34, 19 August 2018 (UTC)

Aṅgulimāla

 * ... that in an ancient Buddhist story, the brigand and serial killer Aṅgulimāla becomes a peaceful monk after meeting the Buddha? Source: "The Buddha was walking through the forest where Aṅgulimāla waylaid his victims, so he tried to attack him, but although he ran as fast as he could and the Buddha seemed to walk at normal speed, he could not catch up with him. At this miracle, Aṅgulimāla spoke to the Buddha, and after a brief dialogue in verse declared himself converted."(Gombrich 1996, p.135); Source: "From the perspective of the discourse as a whole, this more detailed treatment seems quite to the point, since the words spoken by the Buddha at this moment convert Aṅgulimāla from a brigand ready to kill a monk into a repentant desiring to become a monk himself." (Analayo 2008, pp.142–3)
 * ALT1: ... that the peace activist Satish Kumar adapted the ancient Buddhist story of Aṅgulimāla to address the Global War on Terror? Source: "Perhaps the most intriguing of all recent versions of the story is the short book by peace activist Satish Kumar, The Buddha and the Terrorist, in which the author retells Aṅgulimāla’s story in order to address the Global War on Terror."(Thompson 2015, p.168)
 * ALT2:... that in the midst of being chased by the brigand and serial killer Aṅgulimāla, the Buddha states "I am standing still, you are not standing still" (scene pictured)? Source: "The brigand is perplexed as to why he cannot catch his quarry since the Buddha appears to be travelling merely at the customary pace of a monk. In his frustration, Angulimala commands the Buddha to stand still and explain what is happening. The Buddha then speaks these words: 'I, Angulimala, am standing still (ṭhita), having for all beings laid aside the rod (daṇḍa); but you are unrestrained (asaññato) regarding creatures; therefore, I am standing still, you are not standing still'." (Wiltshire 1984, p. 91)
 * Reviewed: Did you know nominations/Dharma Bum Temple
 * Comment: ALT1 was proposed by reviewer . All sources are accessible.

Improved to Good Article status by Farang Rak Tham (talk) and Spasemunki (talk). Nominated by Farang Rak Tham (talk) at 22:11, 24 July 2018 (UTC).


 * Symbol voting keep.svg Interesting detailed article, on excellent sources, restricted sources accepted AGF, no copyvio obvious. The image is licensed and a good illustration. I like ALT2 best, food for thought. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:33, 27 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Thank you, . Much appreciated. -- Farang Rak Tham   (Talk) 22:40, 27 July 2018 (UTC)
 * , please note that the sources accessible, so no need to take anything on good faith (although I thank you for that).--  Farang Rak Tham   (Talk) 22:42, 27 July 2018 (UTC)
 * I can't see the JSTOR sources, or how would I? - I love good faith ;)
 * You can follow the links above. E.g., click on "Wiltshire 1984, p. 91".- Farang Rak Tham   (Talk) 12:37, 28 July 2018 (UTC)


 * Btw, the Buswell Lopez source is not used, - intentionally? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:55, 27 July 2018 (UTC)
 * It is redundant, since I had already cited this source fully in the references. I have removed the instance in the bibliography section now. Thanks for the catch.-- Farang Rak Tham   (Talk) 12:37, 28 July 2018 (UTC) .--  Farang Rak Tham   (Talk) 12:38, 28 July 2018 (UTC)
 * , would you mind passing the hooks without the good faith part (using the template)? The sources have been linked above, you only need to to search for the quotes given. Thanks.--  Farang Rak Tham   (Talk) 07:29, 6 August 2018 (UTC)
 * The hooks are approved and ready to be promoted. I have no time to look again ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:32, 6 August 2018 (UTC)
 * This hook is in the queue "Approved" if you don't believe me ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:58, 6 August 2018 (UTC)
 * There is no shame in getting a gray tick versus a green tick; both mean "approved". Please be aware that besides paywalled sites, some websites are not visible in some countries. The reviewer does the best s/he can. Yoninah (talk) 23:28, 6 August 2018 (UTC)

Thanks,. I wasn't criticizing —just wanted to make sure we weren't forgetting anything. I already thanked Gerda for her response.-- Farang Rak Tham   (Talk) 07:21, 7 August 2018 (UTC)