Shadow of the Whip
This is an enlightening story about Buddha. A man came to Buddha and said, ”I have come to hear what cannot be said.” Buddha closed his eyes. Seeing Buddha close his eyes, the man sat down and closed his eyes. Ananda, … Continued
The First Principle !
This is a very enlighten Zen story. When one goes to Obaku temple in Kyoto he sees carved over the gate the words “The First Principle.” The letters are unusually large, and those who appreciate calligraphy always admire them as … Continued
My Actions are My Actions.
Once Gautam the Buddha was passing by the side of a village. The village was populated by anti-Buddhists; so much so that although Buddha had just bypassed them – he had not even entered the village for the simple reason that he … Continued
The Heedful Advance
This is a story from the Dhammpada while Buddha residing at the Jetavana Monastery. The story goes that this monk obtained from the Teacher a meditation topic leading to arahatship and retired to the forest. Although he strove and struggled with … Continued