The Thief
This is a Beautiful Zen story. A Zen master had been put into jail several times…. Now, it is one thing to forgive a thief, it is one thing not to think that he is bad, it is another thing … Continued
Once, Prince Bodhi built a magnificent palace for himself. When the palace was finished he invited the Buddha for alms-food. For this special occasion, he had the building decorated and perfumed with four kinds of scents and incense. Also, a long … Continued
Ashtavakra Gita is one of the spiritual & enlighten text in Hinduism. It is written as a dialogue between the sage Ashtavakra and Janaka, king of Mithila. King Janaka has asked many questions or doubts to the sage Ashtavakra. This is a highly enlighten & … Continued
Zenkai, the son of a samurai, journeyed to Edo and there became the retainer of a high official. He fell in love with the official’s wife and was discovered. In self-defence, he slew the official. Then he ran away with … Continued
On one occasion, a Brahmin by the name of Anatthapucchaka, came to the Buddha and said to him, “Venerable, I think that you know only the practices that are beneficial and not the practices that are not beneficial.” To him, the Buddha answered … Continued