Castles
Some children were playing beside a river. They made castles of sand, and each child defended his castle and said, ’this one is mine.’ they keep their castles separate and would not allow any mistakes about which was whose. When … Continued
Sky Abides
When Zen Master Bankei held his seclusion-weeks of meditation, pupils from many parts of japan came to attend. During one of these gatherings a pupil was caught stealing. The matter was reported to Bankei with the request that the culprit … Continued
Inspiring Zen Stories
These are some of the inspiring & enlighten stories from the Zen. The Flag Two monks were arguing about a flag. One said: “The flag is moving.” The other said: “The wind is moving.” The Sixth Patriarch Hui Neng happened … Continued
Ten Successors
Zen pupils take a vow that even if they are killed by their teacher, they intend to learn Zen. Usually they cut a finger and seal their resolution with blood. In time the vow has become a mere formality, and … Continued