The Inn
This is a very old story about a King. The king heard one night the sound of footsteps, somebody walking on the roof of his palace. He could not believe it. The palace was so well guarded – how had somebody … Continued
The Servant
One great warrior, one of the best swordsmen of his country, had a very obedient servant. He loved the servant, trusted him. He was away, and the servant committed a mistake. The mistake that servant has committed is big enough, although he may not … Continued
Soldiers of Humanity
This is a quite interesting & spiritual Zen story. Once a division of the Japanese army was engaged in a sham battle, and some of the officers found it necessary to make their headquarters in Gasan’s temple. Gasan told his cook: “Let … Continued