Wait
Gautam Buddha comes into a town. The whole town has gathered to listen to him but he goes on waiting, looking backward at the road. It is because a small girl, not more than thirteen years old, has met him on the … Continued
Is there A God?
This is an enlighten story from Buddha’s life. On a fine morning, Buddha visited a village and someone asked, ”Is there God?” And Buddha said, ”No, there is no God.” By midday, another person came to him and said, ”I … Continued
Insatiable Desire
It is an ancient enlighten story; there was a great king, and he was going to die. Death came and knocked on the door. King opened the door and he said, ”What? I have lived for only a hundred years, … Continued
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
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