The Carpenter’s Tools
The Carpenter’s Tools Brother Hammer served as the chairman. The other members of the tool belt informed him that he must leave, because he was too noisy. But
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On The Other Side
On The Other Side A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was leaving the room after paying a visit, and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.” Very quietly the…
Expect An Answer
Expect An Answer As a drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community of farmers was in a quandary as to what to do. Rain was important to keep their crops healthy and sustain the way of life…
Ordinary Just Isn’t Enough
Ordinary Just Isn’t Enough For some time I’ve had a church member provide me with a rose boutonniere to pin on the lapel of my suit every Sunday. Because I always got a flower on Sunday morning, I really did…
The Thief
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…
Footsteps
Footsteps Deep in his slumber, one night a man had a very real, yet surreal dream. He dreamt that he was walking along the beach with God. As he looked up at the sky, he saw all the scenes of…
The Library of God
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”
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”
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.…
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