Two Miles
Once Buddha was traveling with his disciple, Ananda. They are tired. They want to reach the next town before sunset; they are rushing as fast as possible. But Buddha has become old, and Ananda himself is older than Buddha. They … Continued
Asking a Right Question
This is really a beautiful story about Buddha between dialogues with King Prasenjita on the creating a relevant & right question within. A great king, Prasenjita, had come to see Gautam Buddha. And while they were conversing, just in the middle an … Continued
The Giver Should Be Thankful
This is an enlightening & spiritual Zen story “the giver should be thankful” The Zen master Seistsu required larger premises as the building he was teaching in was very overcrowded.Umezu, a merchant, decided to donate five hundred pieces of gold for … Continued
Enlightening Words of Buddha
These are some of the enlightened words of Buddha that make your day positive & spiritual. Happy indeed we live, friendly amidst the hostile. Amidst hostile people, we dwell free from hatred. Victory begets enmity, the defeated dwell in pain. … 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