Don't Be Arrogant - A Frog and Swans Story

A pair of swans was ready to leave a drought lake. A frog asked the swans to take him together. But, the swans were confused how to take the...

Pastor and Taxi Driver

A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is this guy who's dressed in sunglasses, a T-shirt, leather jac...

Purification

Once there was a disciple of a renowned Greek philosopher who was handed an odd assignment. He was commanded by his Master to give money to ...

Sufi Story: A Black Bird and Peaceful Sky

A black bird found a piece of food in a village and flying into the sky with the meal in his beak. A flock of his brother chasing him and ...

Adages of Wisdom Quotes by Master Sheng Yen

To crave your likes but reject your dislikes will plunge you into constant anxiety. Once there, you are prey to vexations. *** Those con...

The Old Man Who Lost His Horse: A Blessing in Disguise

This is a classic Chinese story, which is well known as a "chengyu" (成语) i.e. a Chinese idiom consisting of four characters. In Ch...

Adages of Wisdom Quotes by Master Sheng Yen

Every child is a little bodhisattva that helps the parents grow. --- With adolescents, we should care, but not worry about them; guide, ...

Things To Be Thankful For...

The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. The taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed...

An Old Sufi Story: Nasrudin And A Philosopher

There is an old Sufi story about a philosopher who made an appointment to debate with Nasrudin, a Sufi wisdom teacher. When the day came, ...