Shoan and His Mother
Shoun became a teacher of Soto Zen. When he was still a student his father passed away, leaving him to care for his old mother. Whenever Shoun went to a meditation hall he always took his mother with him. … Continued
Real Question?
A man was sitting at the gate of a town, an old man. A rider stopped, a horse rider and asked him, ”what are the people of this town like?” The old man asked, ”Why do you ask this?” The rider … Continued
The Stingy Artist
Gessen was an artist monk. Before he would start a drawing or painting he always insisted upon being paid in advance, and his fees were high. He was known as the “Stingy Artist.” A geisha once gave him a commission … Continued
Deathlessness is a Worthy One
This is very enlighten story about the state of deathlessness from Dhammapada. Kisàgotami was the daughter of a rich man from Sàvatthi; she was known as Kisàgotami because of her slim body. Kisàgotami was married to a rich young man and … Continued
WHAT IS THE MIND OF THE BUDDHAS?
This is a very interesting Zen story about the Buddhas Mind. Nanyo was asked by a monk, ”what is the mind of the ancient Buddhas?” Nanyo replied, ”it is fences, walls and broken tiles.” The monk asked, ”fences, walls and … Continued