Buddhist Tales

The Happy Monk[Joys of the Spiritual Life] Once upon a time, there was a high class rich man. As he became older, he realized

The Dog King Silver[Justice] Once upon time, the King of Benares went to his pleasure garden in his fancy decorated chariot. He loved this

Bamboo’s Father[Wasted Advice] Once upon a time, there was a teacher who meditated much and developed his mind. Gradually his fame spread. Those who

Two Mothers (Renunciation) Once upon a time there was a very well known teacher in the city of Takkasila, in northern India. He taught

Illisa the Cheap (Miserliness) Once upon a time, there was a billionaire in northern India. He was an adviser to a king. Although he

Clear-sighted the Great, King of the World (Impermanence) It is said that there are two ways to practice religion. One is to live apart

Beauty and Grey[A Wise Leader] Once upon a time, there was a deer who was the leader of a herd of a thousand. 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 Takkasila.

Two Stupid Children[Foolishness] Once upon a time, there was an old carpenter with a shiny bald head. On sunny days, his head shined so

The Priest Who Gambled With a Life(Misguided Morality) Once upon a time, there was a king who loved to gamble with his royal priest.