One day, the bird-catcher spread his blanket under a tree and sat there with his heavy bamboo pole, waiting for a bird to come and sit on a nearby tree. Just then, a small bird came running and hid inside his blanket, chirping loudly. This small bird was not a bird that anyone would buy … Read more
There once lived a great saint, a profound ascetic with deep knowledge of many sacred scriptures. He had memorized countless verses and was revered far and wide for his wisdom and spiritual depth. The saint spent every moment immersed in devotion to God, engaging in intense penance and meditation. However, he had no interest in … Read more
One morning, Tolstoy was walking through a village street when a beggar reached out his hand. Tolstoy searched his pockets but found them empty, he had gone out for a walk and hadn’t brought any money. He gently said to the beggar, “My friend, forgive me. I have no money with me right now. I’m … Read more
There was breakfast shop near stadium. Many people would go there for breakfast. Once a customer who used to go there, noticed that a person came in when it was crowded and taking advantage of crowd, after having dinner, he left secretly without paying. Next day as person was eating, that customer secretly told owner … Read more
One day an elderly postman knocked on door of a house and said, “Take the letter..” As soon as he said this, a little girl’s voice echoed from inside, “I am coming now.. please wait.” But even after 5 minutes no one came. Postman again said, “Is there anyone tho take your letter? I have … Read more
Long ago on a bitter cold evening, There was a group of riders sitting by river side. Beside them was an old man, who was waiting for a ride to get across river. Old man’s wait seemed endless and his body became numb and still from cold winds. Soon, one by one riders started to … Read more
Once a young man belonging to a very rich and aristocratic family, came to Zen master. Young man told Master that he had known everything and indulged in every desire but then he got fed up with everything – fed up with women, wine, money. He said to Master, “Now, i am fed up with … Read more
Story 1: Adhere to Your Own Rules.. Once a man was walking by a park and he heard a voice from nearby bushes. When he looked there, he saw that a cat was stuck there that needed help. Man tried to reach down to cat to get it out but cat got scared and started … Read more
Rohit was traveling from one city to another but he missed his morning train. So while waiting he thought of having breakfast. He went out of station and started walking toward a near by hotel to eat. On his way he saw two kids sitting on sidewalk. There condition was not looking good and by … Read more
When Bankei held his seclusion-weeks of meditation, pupils from many parts of Japan came to attend. Once during such gathering, a man was caught stealing. Whole incident was reported to Bankei. After hearing the case Bankei didn’t took any action and ignored the incident. Just after one day of previous theft same man was caught … Read more