Master Tells Stories

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.

A Brahman’s Dog

It is imperative for all to cultivate the right mindfulness in all aspects of life. A negative and unwholesome mind will lead to negative consequences in the future.

Creating Karmic Affinity

Through making good vows, one can create good karma. However, the vows must be in the right direction and upheld with great intentions. Our goals can be achieved only with good intention, goodwill and perseverance.

A Hunter’s Confession

The maternal love of the mother monkey for her baby was so divine that it deeply touched the heart of a young hunter.

The Spider and the Silkworm

Silkworms produce silk to benefit the community, whereas spiders produce silk to hunt. Who is more endearing comparatively?

The Old Man and the Thieves

Cultivation starts from within. If your mind is aligned with Buddha’s teachings, you can face any difficulties with ease. You will also be able to turn bad situations good with wisdom.

Seeing with Our Hearts

When wisdom grows in us, all senses and reasons shall come to us, and thus reduce our worries and prevent us from creating bad karma.

The Life Saving Pocket

Men are born kind. However, people tend to acquire bad habits that corrupt their mind along the way in their lives. Hence, the existence of different mentalities in people we see around us.

The Farmer and His Hoe

Incessant thoughts and unnecessary worries leading to unavoidable “six paths of transmigration”, like a rope with many complicated knots. How do we relieve ourselves of the knots?

Goddess and Lucky Grass

When Buddha was still in our world, an elder was very supportive of the Buddha's Dharma and often donated money to help the lonely and the poor, so everyone respected him and entitled him as “Anathapindika” (the Elder who helps the lonely and the poor).