Learning The Trade – A Funny Spiritual Story About Stealing by Anthony de Mello
Noticing that his father was growing old, the son of a burglar said, Father, teach me your...
Realism – A Funny Spiritual Story about Gambling by Anthony de Mello
A gambler once said to the Master, “I was caught cheating at cards yesterday, so my partners...
Motion – A Funny Spiritual Story by Anthony de Mello
To the disciples who were always asking for words of wisdom the Master said, Wisdom is not...
Understanding – A Spiritual Story about Forgiveness by Anthony de Mello
“How shall I get the grace of never judging my neighbor?” “Through prayer.” “Then why have I...
True Satisfaction – A Spiritual Story by Anthony de Mello
A Quaker had this sign put on a vacant piece of land next to his home: “THIS...
King Pyrrhus and Cyneas – A Spiritual Story by Anthony de Mello
King Pyrrhus of Epirus was approached by his friend Cyneas and asked, If you conquer Rome, what...
Betting Man – A Funny Spiritual Story by Anthony de Mello
A man and his wife went to visit friends in another part of the country and were...
Buddha Is Abused – A Zen Buddhist Spiritual Story by Anthony de Mello
Buddha seemed quite unruffled by the insults hurled at him by a visitor. When his disciples later...
Buddha Threatened by Death – A Zen Buddhist Spiritual Story by Anthony de Mello
Buddha was once threatened with death by a bandit called Angulimal. “Then be good enough to fulfill...
The Best Tea in Japan – A Spiritual Story by Anthony de Mello
There was a group of elderly gentlemen in Japan who would meet to exchange news and drink...