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
The master of Kennin temple was Mokurai, Silent Thunder. He had a little protégé named Toyo who was only twelve years old. Toyo saw the older disciples visit the master’s room each morning and evening to receive instruction in sanzen … Continued
This is an enlightening Zen story. During the Kamakura period, Shinkan studied Tendai six years and then studied Zen seven years; then he went to China and contemplated Zen for thirteen years more. When he returned to Japan many desired … Continued
Revata was the youngest brother of the Chief Disciple Sàriputta. He was the only one of the brothers and sisters of Sàriputta who had not left home for the homeless life. His parents were very anxious to get him married. Revata was only seven … Continued
