Adages of Wisdom Quotes by Master Sheng Yen

A positive life pivots on modesty; the bigger the ego, the greater the insecurity. *** The noble pursue the path, the average pursue the...

A Sufi Story: Nasrudin's Chickpeas and Bread

Mulla Nasrudin was eating a poor man's diet of chickpeas and bread. His neighbor, who also claimed to be a wise man, was living in a gra...

Inspirational Zen Story: Heaven and Hell

Hakuin Ekaku, the fiery and intensely dynamic Zen master, was once visited by a samurai warrior. "I want to know about heaven and hel...

Adages of Wisdom Quotes by Master Sheng Yen

The meaning of life lies in serving; the value of life in giving. *** The purpose of life is to receive karmic results, fulfill old vows...

Trying A Matchmaker Service

In today's busy world, dating has become harder than ever – to find love and romance in their busy lives, many are turning to matchmaker...

Ajahn Brahm's Inspiring Wisdom: A Truckload of Dung

From "Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung ? : Inspiring Wisdom for Welcoming Life's Difficulties" By Ajahn Brahm Unpleasant...

Looking for the Perfect Wife

There's the story of Mullah Nasruddin, who was asked why he never married and answered, "I was looking for the perfect wife. I wen...

Donkey in The Well - Life Inspirational Story

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Fi...

Adages of Wisdom Quotes by Master Sheng Yen

A passing boat leaves no trace upon the waters; a bird's flight leaves no trace in the sky. When fleeting success, failure, gain, or lo...