What is the Secret of Buddha?
A Zen master asked, ’What is the secret of Buddha? What did he deliver to Mahakashyapa when he gave him the flower? Why did he say, ”I give to Mahakashyapa what I have not been able to give to anybody else – … Continued
Searching for Buddha
This is a very interesting Zen story about the searching for Buddha, ultimate truth, enlightenment or Nirvana. Many people become a sage, join the ashram, meditate, Yoga etc activities to attain the enlightenment. Is the search is valid for the … Continued
Silent Debate
This is a beautiful Zen story. There is an old tradition in some Japanese Zen temples that if a wandering monk can win an argument about Buddhism with one of the resident monks, he can stay the night. If not, he has … Continued
Where is your ego? Where is your ‘I’?
The feeling of “I” create a sense of Ego. Ego how it create & where it is in you. It is very well answered in this inspiring Zen story. The well-revered monk Nagsen was sent for by the Emperor Malind, … Continued
What is the essence of Buddhism?
Rinzai Gigen is the father of Rinzai Zen. He was one of the best Zen master ever in the History of Zen. This is a dialogue of Zen master Rinzai & his Disciple. This whole conversation is about the essence … Continued