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Shoes Right after the fall of communism, a Belgian company sent two representatives to look into the feasibility of selling their products in Russia. Two different

Heaven And Hell A violent samurai who was known for picking fights for no reason at all arrived at the door of a Zen monastery and asked to speak to the master.  Without a moment’s hesitation, Ryokan came out to…

THE CHESS GAME A young man said to the abbot from the monastery: “I’d actually like to be a monk, but I haven’t learned anything in life. All my father taught me was to play chess, which does not lead…

What Will They Say Of You As a boy, Abin-Alsar overheard a conversation between his father and a dervish. “Careful with your work”, said the dervish. “Think of what future generations will say about you.” “So what?”, replied his father,…

It All Seems So Obvious “Rabbi Ben Zoma was asked: “Who is wise?” “He who always finds something to learn from others,” said the Rabbi. “Who is strong?” “The man who is capable of dominating himself,” responded the Rabbi. “Who…

Covering the Sun With One’s Hand A disciple went to Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav: “I shall not continue with my studies of sacred texts,” he said. “I live in a small house with my brothers and parents, and never have…