The Last Will and Testament
This is a beautiful Zen story of Ikkyu, a famous Zen teacher. Ikkyu, a famous Zen teacher of the Ashikaga era, was the son of the emperor. When he was very young, his mother left the palace and went to study … Continued
Transmigration of Life
King Milinda questions to Venerable Nāgasena: “Venerable Nāgasena, does rebirth take place without anything transmigrating? Nāgasena: “Yes, O King. rebirth takes place without anything transmigrating. King Milinda: “Give me an illustration, Venerable Sir. Nāgasena: “Suppose, O King, a man were to … Continued
Instantaneous Rebirth
This is a beautiful debate betwwen king Malinda & Venerable Nagasena The King Milinda questions to Venerable Nagasena. “Venerable Nagasena, if somebody dies here and is reborn in the world of Brahma, and another dies here and is reborn in Kashmir, … Continued
Whether the World is Eternal or Not Eternal ?
There was an incidence when a Bhikkhu named Mālunkyaputta, not content to lead the Holy Life, and achieve his Emancipation by degrees, approached the Buddha and impatiently demanded an immediate solution of some speculative problems with the threat of discarding the robes … Continued
The Slothful Miss The Path
Once, many young men were admitted into the Sangha by the Buddha in Sàvatthi. After receiving a meditation topic from the Buddha, all the new monks except one went to the forest to practice meditation. They practiced zealously and vigilantly so that in due … Continued