Buddhist Tales

The Golden Plate[Greed and Honesty] Once upon a time in a place called Seri, there were two salesmen of pots and pans and hand-made

The God in the Banyan Tree[A Bad Promise] In the past, and even in some places today, people have had superstitions. One such is

Wise Birds and Foolish Birds[Good Advice] Once upon a time, there was a giant tree in the forest. Many many birds lived in this

A Gang of Drunkards (Sobriety) Once upon a time, when Brahmadatta was king, the Enlightenment Being was born in a wealthy family. He became

The Green Wood Gatherer (Laziness) Once upon a time there was a world famous teacher and holy man in the city of Takkasila. He

The Bull Called Delightful (All Deserve Respect) Once upon a time, in the country of Gandhara in northern India, there was a city called

The Mouse Merchant[Diligence and Gratitude] Once upon a time, an important adviser to a certain king was on his way to a meeting with

The Monkey King and the Water Demon[Attentiveness] Once upon a time, far away in a deep forest, there was a nation of 80,000 monkeys.

The Birth of a Banyan Tree[Respect for Elders] Once upon a time, there was a big banyan tree in the forest beneath the mighty

The Whatnot Tree (Prudence) Once upon a time there was a caravan leader. He went from country to country selling various goods. His caravans