For after the Buddha had given permission to the congregation of monks to lodge outside the walls of the Monastery, and while the treasurer of Ràjagaha and others were busy providing such lodgings, a certain monk of âlavi decided to build himself … Continued
In early times in Japan, bamboo-and-paper lanterns were used with candles inside. A blind man, visiting a friend one night, was offered a lantern to carry home with him. “I do not need a lantern,” he said. “Darkness or light … Continued
Great Master Kyôzan asked a monk, “Where do you come from?” The monk said, “I am from Yû Province” Kyôzan said, “Do you think of that place?” The monk said, “I always do.” Kyôzan said, “That which thinks is the mind. … Continued
While residing at the Nigrodhàràma Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse with reference to Princess Rohini, sister of Venerable Anuruddha. On one occasion, Venerable Anuruddha visited Kapilavatthu. While he was staying at the Monastery there, all his relatives, with the exception … Continued
A very rich man accumulated much wealth accumulated so much gold that there was no place to hoard it any more. But suddenly something happened. One morning he woke up and saw that all his gold had turned into dust. You can … Continued