King Banyan Deer [Chapter 1. Compassion] Once upon a time, an unusual and beautiful deer was born in the forests near Benares, in northern
Buddhist Tales
29. Grandma’s Blackie
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
46.Watering the Garden
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
63. The Wicked Lady and the Buttermilk Wise Man
The Wicked Lady and the Buttermilk Wise Man (Seduction) Once upon a time, a very rich man was living in Benares, in northern India.
80. Fear Maker and Little Archer
Fear Maker and Little Archer (Self-deception) Some say that the world comes into being, disappears, and comes into being … over and over, throughout
97. A Man Named Bad
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
13. Mountain Buck and Village Doe
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
30. Big Red, Little Red and No-squeal
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
47. Salty Liquor
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
64, 65. Country Man and City Wife
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