Master Tells Stories
Contemplate on the Impurity of the Body with the Help of Birds
We often make differentiations when facing external conditions, but we never carefully observe our inner mind. When we do not take good care of our mind, we will be easily swayed and affected by external conditions…...
The Life-Saving Millet
Ordinary people often feel that they have too little to give to others and are never satisfied with what they have. However, the needy may not be asking for much. What they need may just be a cup of water, a smile, or a little help…
The Florist who Cultivates Diligently
All the teachings expounded by the Buddha are related to karmic causes and conditions. Karmic causes are the source of growth and development of all things, while karmic conditions help with the growth and development.
The Chan Master who was Unaffected by External Conditions
There is a story from the Chan School of Buddhism about a student monk who vowed to guard and take care of the grave of Bodhidharma in Henan Province of China. One day, a Chan master...
The King and the Beggar
“As a king, I have to worry about my people and state affairs. I must also guard against attacks from other countries. Is it really a blessing to have all these worries and vexations?”
The Repentant Hunter
The maternal love of a mother monkey and the natural bond between the mother monkey and her little monkey deeply touched the heart of a young hunter...
The Old Man and his Axe
There was once a poor and lonely old man who survived on logging, and the axe that he held in his hand had already been with him for decades. But little did he know the true value of the tool…
Lead a Happy Life Free from Suffering
What is suffering? What is joy? There isn’t a standard to define them because the experience of suffering and happiness differs among individuals; feelings are very subjective……
Who is the Most Lovable Person in the World?
Relationships between people are reciprocal in nature. When you treat others with kind intentions and words, you are sowing good karmic seeds. The way others treat you based on their perception of you is the karma that you reap.
It’s All in the Mind
Whether we feel miserable or happy in life depends on our thoughts. A poor person who is content with life will naturally be happy despite living in poverty. A rich person who has a benevolent heart will have more wealth than he already has.
Suffering Awakens Us to the Truth of Impermanence
If everyone could realise that everything in life is impermanent and maintain this perspective when dealing with people and matters, then they wouldn’t take issue with anything in life.
The Battling Cattle
It is our choice whether or not we want to live a peaceful and carefree life or a life full of sorrows and worries. All these are controlled by our thoughts. Therefore, it is up to us what kind of life we want to live.
The Old Man who was Grateful to his Crutch
In everything we do, we must be mindful. Only then can we accomplish what we set out to do, and grow in wisdom, virtues and blessings. Otherwise, we are merely letting time pass by meaninglessly…
The Bear Lies
Since beginningless time, mundane beings have been confused and lost, and leading a distorted life due to their ignorance and bad habitual tendencies. The purpose of spiritual cultivation is to eradicate ignorance and return to our pure, innate nature.
The Old Man who Seeks for a Treasure
Thoughts of the past are distractions while thoughts of the future are delusions. What is important is to take hold of the present moment.
An Unforgettable Memory
As long as we harbour kindness in our hearts at all times, fulfil our roles and duties the best we can, and make full use of the time that we have, we will find peace in our minds, and life will be much better and more fulfilling.
The Servant who was Attached to Superficiality
The journey of life is actually very simple. However, when a person does not seek to understand it and fails to walk on the right path towards his goal, it means that he lacks true mindfulness in daily life.
Lao Tzu – Unaffected by Neither Honour nor Disgrace
Practising Buddhism is about eliminating our egoistic self and any notion of the Self. Only then can we arrive at the natural state, where we have transcended the Self and become one with the “true Self of the universe”.
