Master Tells Stories
The Buddha’s Bathing Robe
Once, in a place where the Buddha had stayed to deliver his teachings, a protracted period of drought had dried up the land. Withered shrubs and trees and what were once bodies of life-giving water dotted the parched landscape. Even the lotus pond...
A Tale of Sincere Piety—King Ashoka
Buddha nature is inherent in every one of us; it has only been shrouded by our delusions. As long as we adhere to our path of spiritual cultivation with firm faith and strong resolve, and take every step steadfastly on the Bodhi Path...
Rahula’s Tears
If we hope to maintain a placid state of mind no matter what type of situation we encounter and be gentle and affable at all times, we must harbour only very gentle and kind thoughts. And such thoughts originate from a compassionate heart.
Smelly Rope and Fragrant Paper
Buddha and Ananda were passing through the market when they saw a rope on the ground. Buddha requested Ananda to pick it up. Ananda said, "This rope stinks, it must have been used to tie fish". Further on, they found a piece of paper on the ground...
Ānanda’s Bath Water
Mātaṅga fell in love with Ānanda at first sight. Upon meeting Buddha, she pleaded to have Buddha’s blessings so that she could be with Ānanda. Buddha then asked Mātaṅga, “Do you really love him?"
The General’s Cup
Once upon a time, while a valiant General was pleasantly admiring his favourite cup held within his palms, he accidentally lost his grip and almost dropped his cup...
The Landlord who Chose to Eat Vegetables over Chicken
One day, Buddha and Ananda came to a market and saw an old fishmonger moaning and groaning while selling his fish. Buddha walked toward the old man and listened to him…
The Old Fishmonger
Buddha and Ananda arrived at a market one day to find an old man who was selling fish. He was complaining while peddling. Buddha walked up to the old man and stopped in his tracks to listen.
The Poor Wood Chopper
In this world, most people have been planning and pursuing their future in an impermanent life. They are often caught up in contradictions and pains, which is the life of unenlightened beings - living in the delusion...
A Box, A Crutch and A Pair of Shoes
Two little rascals were quarrelling over something when a passerby asked, "What are you arguing so angrily about?" The little rascals replied, "You’re just in time, be our judge - help us split this box, the crutch and the pair of shoes."
The Practitioner who carries a Torch during the Day
Once, there was a Practitioner who attempted to attract people’s attention by carrying a flaming torch during the day while exclaiming loudly, “What a dark place the world is! I shall light the path for everyone with this flaming torch of mine."
A Story about Absolute Fairness
At the deathbed of a wealthy elder, he instructed a senior from his tribe to distribute his inheritance to his two sons. In order to ensure that it is a fair distribution, the senior came up with a plan…
The Little Monkey with Benevolence and Wisdom
All living creatures possess pure and untainted nature, and even animals have love and wisdom. All human beings have to eliminate the Five Poisons to attain the most beautiful state of mind.
Eliminate Greed for True Peace in Life
Buddha taught his disciples that to maintain purity in their hearts, they must start by letting go of desires. When we choose to live a simple life, our inner state will be calm and peaceful. Desire leads to adverse changes in our mindset.
A Toad's Wish – Do not Reject What is Near at Hand and Seek the Far Away
The aim of learning the Dharma is to restore one’s original nature. But if one pursues unconscionably what one cannot achieve within one’s means, one is bound to fail.
The Wish of a Wealthy Elder
At times when practising compassion, we will be greeted with respect and gratitude, whereas sometimes we will face jealousy and even accusations. We must overcome these challenges with wisdom and incredible perseverance.
The Wall Plastered with Rice Paste
This story tells us that we must follow the right way in learning Buddhism and in any other things we do. You cannot do well based on pure imagination. The correct path and rules of doing things have to be adhered to in order to achieve success easily.
Everyone Owns 300 Billion Dollars Worth of “Assets”
This story tells us that as long as one has Buddha in their heart, upholds Buddha’s values by speaking well of others and practising good deeds, it would contribute to the immense intangible wealth they own! Such wealth is inexhaustible.
