Buddhist Tales

King Banyan Deer [Chapter 1. Compassion] Once upon a time, an unusual and beautiful deer was born in the forests near Benares, in northern

Grandma’s Blackie[Loving-kindness] Once upon a time, when King Brahmadatta was ruling in Benares, there was an old woman who had a calf. This calf

Watering the Garden[Foolishness]  It was just before New Year’s in Benares, in northern India. Everyone in the city was getting ready for the three

The Wicked Lady and the Buttermilk Wise Man (Seduction) Once upon a time, a very rich man was living in Benares, in northern India.

Fear Maker and Little Archer (Self-deception) Some say that the world comes into being, disappears, and comes into being … over and over, throughout

A Man Named Bad (Self Acceptance) Once upon a time there was a world famous teacher in Takkasila, in north-western India. He had 500

Mountain Buck and Village Doe[Infatuation] Once upon a time, in northern India, there was a herd of village deer. They were used to being

Big Red, Little Red and No-squeal[Envy] Once upon a time, there were two calves who were part of a country household. At the same

Salty Liquor[Foolishness] Once upon a time, there was a tavern owner in Benares. He had a hard working bartender, who was always trying to

Country Man and City Wife (Adultery) Once upon a time, there was a well-known teacher who taught in and around Benares. He had over