Category Buddhist Zen

The Thief There was one great master, a Buddhist master, Nagarjuna. A thief came to him. The thief had fallen in love with the master because he had never seen such a beautiful person, such infinite grace. The thief asked…

The Library of God The most revered building at No Wind monastery was a quiet, humble structure that stood at the outskirts of the grounds and boasted the sign, The Library of God. The monks knew this building was a…

Buddhist Zen Story “Temper” A Zen student came to Bankei and complained: “Master, I have an ungovernable temper. How can I cure it?” You have something very strange,” replied Bankei. “Let me see what you have.” “Just now I cannot…

Buddhist Zen Story “A Buddha Is Among You” “The abbot of a once famous Buddhist monastery that had fallen into decline was deeply troubled. Monks were lax in their practice, novices were leaving and lay supporters deserting to other centers.…