The Magic Of Patience – Zen Buddhist Spiritual Story
The Bodhisattva came back as a buffalo in one of his rebirths and lived with a mischievous...
The Mustard Seed – Zen Buddhist Spiritual Story
There was a rich man who found his gold suddenly transformed into ashes; and he took to...
Story of The Three Laughing Monks
Three Laughing Monks, Walking I have heard about three monks. No name is mentioned, because they never...
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...