Blindness
A blind man and his friend were crossing a desert. They were going on different journeys but they must have met on the way and the other man must have asked the blind man to join him. They were together for some days … Continued
Where Do You Want To Go?
This is a very beautiful story about Buddha’s life. Buddha had a disciple called Purna. He had been initiated and had become self-realized. Purna said, “Now I want to leave and spread your message to all the people who need it.” Buddha … Continued
The Shelter
Once a Zen Nun was visiting a village where there were only a few houses, and as it was getting dark and she was all alone she went to the area in front of all the houses and asked the villagers, “Please … Continued
What are the Myriad Holes?
This is a beautiful Zen story. One day Ejo, (meaning solitary cloud) called on the zen master, Dogen. Dogen cited the saying, ”one hair pierces myriad holes,” to question him closely. Ejo trusted in Dogen and surrendered to him. After that, he … Continued
Buddha’s Recognition
There is a story in the life of Gautam Buddha. He is entering Shravasti, one of the most beautiful and rich cities of his days, but the king of Shravasti, although recognizing Buddha as an enlightened being, refuses to allow his prime minister … Continued
