Sweetness And Light
A long time ago in India there was a King named Ashoka. Although King Ashoka had not...
Giving Up Oneself For The Dharma
In ancient times, there was a compassionate prince called Tanmoqian. He had a strong resolve to practice...
The Offerings Of A Miser
Long ago, there lived a rich old man who was a lecher and skinflint by nature. He...
The Filial Parrot
Once, when the Buddha was teaching in Rajagaha, he said to the monks, “There are two transgressions...
The Novice Attains Long Life
A long time ago, an arhat received a novice. One day while meditating, the arhat foresaw that...
Extinguishing The Fire
“Fire! Fire!” In the midst of a great feast, the villagers turned their heads in a drunken...
The Danger Of Indolence
As a matter of importance, the Buddha often exhorted the monks to dedicate themselves fully to their...
The Beginning Of The Buddha’s Compassion
By the end of the three-month summer retreat period, the bhiksus had attained a certain degree of...
Gold In The Water
There once was a fool, who one day walked down to the banks of a large pond....
The Well Under the Tree
One day, the Buddha shared a story with his disciples, with the hope that they could often...