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
Buddhist Tales
22. The Dog King Silver
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
43. Bamboo’s Father
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
61. Two Mothers
Two Mothers (Renunciation) Once upon a time there was a very well known teacher in the city of Takkasila, in northern India. He taught
78. Illisa the Cheap
Illisa the Cheap (Miserliness) Once upon a time, there was a billionaire in northern India. He was an adviser to a king. Although he
95. Clear-sighted the Great, King of the World
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
11. Beauty and Grey
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
28. The Bull Called Delightful
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.
44, 45. Two Stupid Children
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
62. The Priest Who Gambled With a Life
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.