Bodhi Light Tales: Recent Episodes
Fo Guang Podcast
Weekly tales of wisdom for mindful people on the go. Host: Venerable Miao Guang
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Acknowledgments: 1. All stories of Bodhi Light Tales are based on Venerable Master Hsing Yun's works. 2. Logo Design by Sedona Garcia 3. Music by Nicholas Ng (Australia) 4. Stories edited by FGS Institute of Humanistic Buddhism, Center of Int'l Affairs
A young entrepreneur, Kairo, prayed sincerely every day for blessings and wealth. Find out whether his wishes came true...
野狼150 CC年輕企業家Kairo，每日誠心祈禱王爺賜福，期盼得到庇佑與財富。且看看他的願望能否實現......
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A Chan Master, Chongxian, traveled to study with different teachers. Find out what happened to him...
一無所求宋朝的重顯禪師雲遊參學，途中遇到深具德望的鄉親，接下來會發生什麼事呢？
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181 - Offering a Bun
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
An arhat went to beg for alms, the woman selling buns refused to give him any. Find out what lesson did he teach her...
Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
羅漢與包子
一位阿羅漢前往乞食，賣包子的女人拒絕給他。看看他給了她什麼教訓...
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180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A farmer asked the Buddha to cultivate fields so as to not beg for food. How did the Buddha respond?
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Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei (鄭心佩)
不因說法而受供
有位農民勸說佛陀要耕田下種才不需要向別人乞食。佛陀如何回應他？
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179 - A Life for a Pearl
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A shopkeeper lost a pearl and accused a bhiksu for stealing it. How the the Bhiksu handle it?
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Illustration by: Du Lu (度魯)
鵝吞珠
有位珠寶商因珍珠不見了而懷疑是一位比丘所謂，比丘如何應對他的控訴？
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178 - Katyayana
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Katyayana was foremost amongst the Buddha's disciples in debating the Buddha’s teachings. Here're some instances where he answer all the difficult questions that were posted to him.
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Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
論議第一迦旃延
迦旃延尊者在佛陀的比丘弟子中是論議第一。這是關於他如何應對各種向他發問難題的故事。
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177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, on their way to beg for alms, the Buddha stopped and pointed to two crows fighting on a nearby tree. What did the Buddha do next?
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Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
烏鴉逐臭肉
有一天，佛陀和弟子在托缽的路上，看到樹上正在吵架的兩隻烏鴉。佛陀接下來做了什麼呢？
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176 - True Patience
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciples was warned about the dangers of spreading dharma in an extremely remote and wild place, how did he decide to brave the journey?
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Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知笙法師)
忍辱的真義
佛陀十大弟子之一的富樓那被告誡自己將前去佈教的地方蠻荒未化而老百姓野蠻粗魯，因而弘法佈教很艱辛困難。富樓那又是抱著什麼心態前去的呢？
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175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, a few of the Buddha’s disciples started praising the Buddha, yet the Buddha ignored their praises. Why is that so?
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Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
說不如行
某日，佛陀的一位弟子忽然稱讚佛陀，但佛陀卻無動於衷，為何？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A foolish wealthy man thought he was lucky to discover the secret of healing with horse dung. What happened in the end?
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Illustration by: Kathryn Lee (李苑嫣)
愚人愚行
一個愚癡的富人以為僥倖學到馬糞治傷的秘訣，結果發生了什麼事呢？
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173 - Past Affinity
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A woman who was serving the Buddha water suddenly hugged the Buddha. How did that happen?
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Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
婦人的夙因
有位婦人為佛陀送水的時候既突然抱著佛陀。佛陀如何反應？
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172 - The True Magician
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A magician was worried that the Buddha didn't believe his magic, and decided to humiliate him. How did the Buddha respond?
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Illustration by: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
真正的魔術師
有位魔术师因担心佛陀与他的弟子们都不信服于他的魔术，决定与佛陀较量。佛陀如何回应他呢？
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171 - Two Arrows
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
What is the difference between a trained and untrained person when they experience pleasant and painful feelings? The Buddha explained with the metaphor of arrows.
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Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
不受第二支箭
一個受過佛法教化和一個未受過佛法教化的人，當他們遇到快樂活悲傷痛苦的事物時，到底有什麼差別呢？
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170 - Not Yours
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The Buddha was confronted by his father-in-law for abandoning his family. How did the Buddha respond?
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Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師)
不是你的
佛陀的岳父因佛陀曾捨棄家人出家而懷恨在心，便公然對佛陀不敬。佛陀如何回應？
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169 - Matanga's Enlightenment
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A lady, named Matanga, became infatuated with one of Buddha's disciple. How did the Buddha handle this?
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Illustration by: Shi Jinhui ( (施金輝)
摩登伽女證果
有位叫摩登伽女的女子對佛陀的弟子阿難生起愛慕的心。佛陀如何應付呢？
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168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A cleaning lady, who was known as "filthy woman" by many, was summoned by the Buddha to give his teachings, causing many to confront the Buddha.
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Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
臭女淨心
有位被眾人稱為「臭女」的清道婦某天被佛陀召來親自說法，讓大眾驚訝並前來討個說法。。
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
After a heavy rain, how did the two dairy cream merchants respond that led to different outcomes? What was the Buddha’s view on this?
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Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei (鄭心佩)
未雨綢繆
一場大雨過後，兩位賣酪的商人如何應對，而導致了不同的結果？佛陀對此有什麼看法？
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166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A man asked for Buddha's help to guide his arrogant and rude daughter-in-law. How did the Buddha help her?
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Illustration by: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)
佛度玉耶
有位長者因兒媳驕奢傲慢，請求佛陀度化頑劣的兒媳。佛陀怎麼做呢？
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165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
An elephant trainer shared with the Buddha 3 ways to tame an elephant, while the Buddha shared 3 ways to master oneself.
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Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
馴象三法
有位馴象師分享馴服大象的三個方法，而佛陀也有馴服人自己的三種方法。
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164 - Hunters Transformed
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, the Buddha visited the village of hunters to show them another way of living...
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Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師)
獵人改業
某日，佛陀來到了以打獵為生的幾百戶人家，為他們解說打獵的因果。。
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163 - A Fool’s Thirst
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A foolish man finally found a river after being dehydrated for days, yet he just stared at it…
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
愚人喝水
有個好幾天滴水未進的愚人，終於找到一條河，但他卻對著河發呆…
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162 - Wisdom of the Sea
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The fearsome Sea God scared everyone onboard but Ajit, who was calm and unafraid…
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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
智度海神
兇猛的海神把船上的人給嚇愣了，而賢者卻勇敢地面對著它…
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Anusasiti lied to the other monastics so that she can have all the food when begging for alms. But one day she met a fierce-looking dog…
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Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
私欲遭苦報
為了獨受城裡精美的供養，韋婆多勸阻其他比丘尼入城乞食。但有一天她遇到了一只兇狠的狗…
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160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Singalaka was revering in 6 directions as a daily ritual when the Buddha came by to explain the right way of practice.
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
善生歸化佛陀
有位名善生的男子每日恭敬的對著六方禮拜。有天，他巧遇佛陀為他點化聖賢法中的六方。
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159 - Saving the Best Milk
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Jahnu invited all of his friends to have a taste of the finest milk his cow produced. But when he tried to milk it…
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Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
儲藏牛乳
農夫聚集朋友來品嚐自家鮮美牛乳，但在他牽出母牛來擠乳的時候…
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158 - The Blind and the Mosquito
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A group of blind men went to hunt down mosquitoes, but instead the group returned home badly wounded….
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Illustration: Chua Moo Moei (朱鈺妹)
盲人除蚊
一群盲者走進森林裡與蚊子作戰，但結果個個負傷歸來...
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157 - Nothing Comes Easy
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciple has a habit of taking things for granted. How did the Buddha show him the importance of cherishing what he has?
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Illustration: Sofan Chan
來處不易
佛陀有一弟子不知愛惜物品，佛陀如何教導弟子要愛惜一切呢？
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156 - The Exemplary King
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
There was once a King who wanted to give generously to his people from hundreds of miles away. A minister volunteered and came up with an interesting plan...
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
模範王
曾經有位國王想大行佈施，需要有能力的差使擔任。有位差使擔下重任後就進行了一個大行的計畫。。。
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155 - The Fragrant and the Foul
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Nanda, Buddha's stepbrother, recently started hanging out with a group of unruly bikshus. What did the Buddha do when he found out?
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Illustration: Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
香和臭
佛陀與難陀尊者經過街市時，佛陀讓難陀用手碰了碰魚和花，為什麼呢？
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154 - The Goddess and the Monkey
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
After renouncing, Nanda could not forget his wife. How did the Buddha help him realize his mistake?
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
天女與獼猴
隨佛陀出家後的難陀，無法忘記自己的美妻。佛陀如何讓難陀覺悟回頭呢？
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153 - Origin of the Ullambana Festival
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Maudgalyayana, who was foremost in supernatural powers, was left helpless and heartbroken when trying to help his mother. When asked, the Buddha told him that nothing could be done to save her…
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
盂蘭盆會
目犍連尊者雖然有「神通第一」之名, 卻因救不了母親而感到十分傷心。當目犍連向佛陀哭救時，佛陀只能說目犍連是救不了母親的。。。
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152 - Scaring the Buddha
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The Buddha was having a late night walking meditation when his attendant decided to scare him. Why did the attendant do it, and how did the Buddah react?
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Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
扮鬼嚇佛
佛陀在深夜裡經行時，佛陀的侍者決定裝鬼嚇他。佛陀如何反應呢？
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151 - Buddha Calling on the Sick
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A sick bhiksu had been bedridden for a long time without anyone's care. When the Buddha and Ananda visited, they found the bhiksu lying on the floor in his soiled robes. What happened then?
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu 道璞法師
佛陀探病
一位生病的比丘，長期臥床不起，無人照顧。當佛陀和阿難來訪時，他們發現比丘穿著穢臭的衣服躺在地上。那時發生了什麼？
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150 - Upali the Barber
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Upali, from the lowest caste system, was asked to shave the Buddha's head, but he was worried that he's not worthy enough. Did he eventually take the job?
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Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法師
為佛陀剃髮
來自賤族首陀羅族的優波離被舉薦為佛陀理髮，因而惶恐萬分，推諉不敢前去。最後他能成功的為佛陀理髮嗎？
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149 - Old Age is a Gem
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, the Buddha taught the importance of respecting elders through a story about a kingdom where elders were banished to a remote place and no longer cared for...
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Illustration: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)
老人是寶
有一次，佛陀為了讓弟子們了解他過去世恭敬父母、老人的因緣，於是就說了個故事：關於一個把長者都驅逐到遠方拋棄的國家。。
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148 - Saving Aṅgulimāla
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Aṅgulimāla is a murderer who believed that killing people will lead him to enlightenment. How did the Buddha help him?
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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
度化鴦崛摩羅
鴦崛摩羅因誤信老師，以殺人為覺悟之道。佛陀聽聞後如何度化他呢？
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147 - The Three Kasyapas
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The Buddha was seeking a night's stay at one of the Kasyapas brothers. There's only a room with a venomous snake left, yet the Buddha insisted on staying. Did the Buddha survive the night?
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
三迦葉棄邪歸正
佛陀特地往訪在山中居住的拜火教首領優樓頻羅迦葉借住一宿，不料優樓頻羅家中只剩一間有毒龍的房間，佛陀卻堅持要入住。佛陀如果度過那晚呢？
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146 - Devadatta's Battle
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Devadatta, one of seven Sakyan princes became renounced under the Buddha. He grew to despise the Buddha and tried to surpass the Buddha no matter what, even if it could be a deadly act...
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Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
怨親平等
提婆達多是釋迦族七王子之一，在佛陀座下出家。但他卻在心中鄙視佛陀，無論如何都想超越佛陀，即使這可能是致命的行為……
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145 - The Old Housemaid
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A housemaid's disagreement with her master's generosity towards the Buddha soon turned into resentment and jealousy. How did the Buddha help someone who detest the sight of him?
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Illustration: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知聖法師)
度化女僕
有一位老女僕因不滿自己主人對佛陀的大佈施而對佛陀產生忌妒和怨恨。佛陀如何度化一位不願遇到他的人呢？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
On the journey towards the kingdom of Magadha, the Buddha had to pass through a big forest where the Parrot King lived…
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Illustration: Venerable Juewei (覺瑋法師)
鸚鵡迎佛
在往摩竭陀國的路途上，佛陀必須經過一座大森林，裡頭住了一位鸚鵡大王…
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
While strolling down the river, the Buddha met a very frantic Yasa. It was then Yasa shared his terrible nightmare…
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Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法師
度化耶舍
佛陀在河畔散步時，遇到一位十分慌張的青年， 名叫耶舍。感到不安的耶舍述說他所夢見的惡夢。。。
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142 - Love Yourself
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
On the topic of love, King Prasenajit contemplated on loving oneself and shared his reflections with the Buddha.
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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
誰是愛自己的人
波斯匿王獨坐靜思時，反思著怎麼樣才能真正做一個『自愛』的人...
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141 - King Prasenajit Taking Refuge
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
King Prasenajit decided to pay Buddha a visit, to find out how a young man like him was able to inspire faith and respect in many people…
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
波斯匿王的皈依
波斯匿王不了解為什麼年紀輕輕的佛陀能受到多人的崇敬與信仰，於是決定親自拜訪佛陀。
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140 - Paving Jetavana with Gold
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
In order to dissuade Sudatta from buying his beloved garden, the reluctant Prince Jeta gave an impossible offer where he requested the grounds of the garden to be paved in gold
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Illustration: Venerable Juewei (覺瑋法師)
黃金舖地建祇園
為了打消須達長者想買花園的意念，祇陀太子要求須達長者用黃金佈滿自己心愛的園林
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139 - Safeguarding Rahula
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A young Rahula was sheltering in the restroom as his own room was occupied by a senior bhiksu. Little did he know that there was heading his way…
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Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法
救護羅睺羅
一場大雨，年幼的羅睺羅因為自己的房間被比丘佔去了，只好躲在廁所裡裡頭。但他沒想到有一條猛蛇在廁所的方向遊著
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138 - A Road to Faith
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Seeking a more routine life, a cattle herder renounced and became a monastic. But he was soon bored and returned to laity. The bhiksus grew wary of him as he repeated this process 6 more times…
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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
信心之路
不想受挨餓之苦，牧牛人出家加入僧團。但因對僧團生活感到厭倦的他而返回俗家。沒過幾天因思念僧團又再次出家，如此反覆六次來回，比丘對牧牛人感到無奈與不信任。。。
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciple Ayusya was extremely wealthy yet known to be very generous with his wealth. Why is he so generous?
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Illustration: Illustration: George Williams
長壽道人
佛陀有一個家財萬貫、富可敵國的弟子叫長壽道人，平日卻非常喜愛救濟貧苦人家。他為什麼這麼慷慨呢？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciples' alms begging behavior gave Buddha an opportunity to teach the Bhiksus through the story of a Parrot King.
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Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
鸚鵡王
有一位比丘的化緣習慣讓佛陀為众比丘開示《鸚鵡王》的故事。
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
In one of his previous lives as King Sibi, the Buddha was confronted with an unreasonable request: sacrificing himself to save a pigeon.
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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
割肉餵鷹
釋迦牟尼佛曾是一位大國王，名叫薩波達。 為了救護鴿命，他必須自我犧牲
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The arhat with long eyebrows was an enlightened sage, but he had not yet entered nirvana. Why is that?
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
長眉羅漢
長眉羅漢是個證果的聖者，但他未入涅槃。 這是怎麼一回事？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Bhadrika was formerly a prince before he renounced. One day while meditating, he realized something that caused him great bliss.
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
跋提王子
跋提王子跟佛陀出家後有一天在森林中參禪靜坐，忽然禁不住內心的歡喜，此起彼落的呼聲：「好快樂啊！好快樂！」跋提王子是悟到什麼了呢？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
An old man wanted to give away a golden box to the poorest man. As everyone came forth to claim it, how can he decide?
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Illustration: Venerable You Cheng (有澄法師)
最貧窮的人
有位長者想把一個金盒子送給世間最貧窮的人，結果引來許多人前來領取。長者該如何決定誰是最貧窮的呢？
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One day, the Ganges River Goddess came to the Buddha to complain about one of his disciples being disrespectful to her. What really happened?
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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
恆河小婢
有一天，恆河女神因為不滿一位佛陀弟子對她的無禮而決定向佛陀告狀。佛陀怎麼處理這件事呢？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Mettiya, a Bhiksu, was unhappy with one of Buddha's disciple Dravya and began spreading rumors about Dravya. What happened to Mettiya?
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彌多的口業
比丘彌多因不滿佛陀大弟子之一駝驃尊者的做法而開始毀謗他。彌多最後會遭到什麼報應呢？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One night, the Buddha found out that Sariputra, one of his ten great disciples, had his sleeping quarters taken over by some ignorant novice monks. How did the Buddha handle the situation?
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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
秩序
有一夜，佛陀發現十大弟子之一舍利佛的床鋪被一些新學比丘佔了。佛陀如何處理此事呢？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciple, Sariputra, met a young man who needed Sariputra's eyes to cure his mother. How did Sariputra respond?
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Illustration: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知聖法師)
大乘心難發
佛陀十大弟子之一舍利弗有天遇到一位男子正需要舍利佛的眼睛來醫治自己的母親，舍利佛是怎麼幫助他呢？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, the Buddha asked his disciples to describe how impermanent human lives are, and his disciples shared their understanding of it...
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Illustration: Illustration: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)
人命在幾間？
佛陀有天問弟子人的生命到底有多麼危脆無常？弟子便一一分析他們的見解。。
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Jealousy arose when rumors of Buddha's preferential treatment to a novice monk spread within the monastery. How did Buddha address this?
Illustration: Lo Wan-Ching (羅婉青)
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One day, the Buddha received the news of his father's critical condition, thus he returned to his home country to see his dying father.
Illustration: Lo Wan-Ching (羅婉青)
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King Virudhaka wished to conquer Buddha's home country Kapilavastu. How did the Buddha save his country?
Illustration: Liu Tang Hsiang (劉溏湘)
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Ananda was distributing cookies to all devotees when some started criticizing him for being biased. How should he handle criticisms?
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
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One of Buddha's great disciple met a poor old lady while he's begging for alms. What can the old lady give?
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
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One of Buddha's disciple wasn't smart enough to even remember a single sentence and he was almost chased out of the monastery. The compassionate Buddha saw this and helped him with another technique to practice...
Illustration: Du Lu (度魯)
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Aniruddha’s untiring efforts in practice eventually led him to lose his eyesight. After that he faced difficulties in his daily life. How did the Buddha help Aniruddha?
Illustration: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)
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Nidhi was born a Sudra, the lowest ranked of the ancient Indian caste system, and worked as a remover of human waste. One day he met the Buddha, feeling ashamed of his status, Nidhi tried to run away. What did the Buddha do?
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
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A King was furious when his daughter wasn't grateful towards the wealth he brought to her, and forced her to marry a beggar. What happened to the princess?
Illustration: Jukuei Hsiao (蕭如桂)
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As more people left their original faith to follow the Buddha, many other religious leaders became jealous and came up with a plot against the Buddha. What did the Buddha do?
Illustration: Venerable Zhi Yu (知昱法師)
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In one of Buddha's previous lifetime as a Brahmin, he had to leave the forest he was cultivating at because there were no more food. The animals didn't want him to leave, so what could they do?
Illustration: Venerable You Cheng (有澄法師)
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Unable to accept the death of her son, Kisa Gotami went to the Buddha to ask for help. How did the Buddha respond to her?
Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
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One day, Sonadanda, a Brahmin, was discussing with the Buddha on whether wisdom or precept is more important. What was the answer?
Illustration: Wai Choo Kok
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Three of the Buddha’s disciples had a discussion about what is the rarest thing in the world? Is it longevity and a healthy body? Is it to have an empathetic companion or a perfect family? What is the Buddha’s answer?
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Meghiya, a disciple of Buddha, wanted to meditate in a forest but the Buddha rejected his request, until one day the Buddha changed his mind... What was Buddha's intention?
Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
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Hariti is a child-eating demon who steals children from a village. One day, her own son went missing, and she desperately asked the Buddha for help.
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Uppalavanna is a beautiful woman who had a thought of renunciation, but gave up as she thought it's a waste of her beauty. The Buddha then came by to teach her about impermanence..
Illustration:Venerable Zhi Sheng (知聖法師)
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There was once a man who's born ugly and thus led a secluded life in the forest. One day, the Buddha came by and tried to approach him..
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The Buddha was passing by the house of a merchant, where a dog continuously barked at him. The Buddha then explained to the dog about the causes and conditions of its past life...
Illustration:Venerable Zhi Sheng (知聖法師)
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King Prasenajit suffered from obesity but was helpless about it. One day, he turned to the Buddha for advice...
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After the Buddha attained enlightenment, the Four Heavenly Kings tried to give an offering, but why did the Buddha decline their offerings?
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One day, a group of unruly disciples of the Buddha were mocking others and yelling at each other. The Buddha heard them and shared the story about a Brahmin and a cow.
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A lady told the Buddha she wished to have four sons, each for different aspirations. In the end, she only gave birth to one. Which aspiration did her son follow through?
Illustration: Venerable Zhi Xiu
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Ananda asked Buddha how to encourage lazy monks to practice harder, and the Buddha used the analogy of horses to explain.
Illustration: Venerable Ru Zhen (如禎法師)
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One day, the Buddha passed by a couple's house. The lady of the house wanted to offer the Buddha some food, but her husband wouldn't allow. What can she do?
Illustration:ZR
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It's the Buddha's birthday soon and his disciples were trying to think what's the best gift for their teacher. However, this thought caused more harm than good...
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What is contentment? How can we find it? This bonus episode is a recording of a live discussion led by Venerable Miao Guang on one of our Bodhi Light Tales Story #33 #33 Living with Contentment on June 5th, 6pm PST over Clubhouse.
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Why is letting go challenging? How can we learn to let go? This bonus episode is a recording of a live discussion led by Venerable Miao Guang on one of our Bodhi Light Tales Story #17 Let Go & Be Saved held on May 22nd, 2021 over Clubhouse.
A new season is on its way to you. In the meantime, join us in our next Clubhouse Q&A is on June 5th at 6pm PDT. Please join us as we discuss Story #33 - “Living with Contentment”
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[Bonus Episode] Choose 1️⃣: 💪Body, 💰Wealth, 👨👩👧👦Family&Friends, or🧠Mind?
Which of the four are most important? This bonus episode is a recording of a live discussion led by Venerable Miao Guang on one of our Bodhi Light Tales stories: The Four Wives held on April 24th over Clubhouse.
A new season is on its way to you. In the meantime, join us in our next Clubhouse Q&A is on Saturday 22nd May at 6pm PDT. Please join us as we discuss story 17 - “Let Go & Be Saved.”
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A teenager left home after a fight with his mom and ended up in prison. Find out what happened when his mom visited him in prison.
Illustration: Jukuei Hsiao
Thank you for listening to Bodhi Light Tales. This brings us to the end of our first season. A new season is on its way to you, but in the meantime, please join us on Clubhouse. Our next Clubhouse Q&A is on Saturday 22nd May at 6pm Pacific Daylight Time. Please join us as we discuss story number 17, “Let Go & Be Saved.”
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One cannot expect results without working hard to realize them. A man was promised $100K but didn't get any even after he died. What happened?
Illustration: Jukuei Hsiao
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Diligence is the key to opening the door to success. Hear the story of a young musician who overcame challenges with his persistence.
Illustration by Venerable Dao Pu
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Too often, we are too hasty in making assumptions and impulsive in our reactions. What can we do to avoid making wrong decisions?
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In today’s world, rumors disguised as factual news are commonplace. What can we do to create a harmonious world?
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There was once a young entrepreneur who failed many of his start-up businesses. What is needed for him to succeed?
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The great strength of forbearance can break defilements. There was once a man who went to the Buddha and repeatedly insulted him. How did the Buddha react?
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Life’s wisdom is most often found in setbacks and losses. An obese man couldn't find clothings that fit him, until he met a kind tailor who shared a wisdom that helped him changed the way he view life...
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu
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We should observe our surroundings and be aware of what the details mean. A man lost his camels and asked the Buddha for help. How did the Buddha assist him?
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The world we live in is in constant change. A man angrily confronted his friend after his milk became spoiled at his friend's place. How could this be resolved?
Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
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How do we respond when we encounter an issue? A Buddhist monk kept seeing a spider when he's in a deep meditative state. How did the Elder advised him?
Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
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What mindset should we have when we give? A devotee heard about the temple needing donations for construction, and decided to donate a huge sum of money. How did the Chan Master respond?
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu
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How do the Buddha help us? There was a devout Buddhist who encountered a flood. He began diligently praying to the Buddha for help. Was he saved in the end?
Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
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Why is repentance important? An inexplicable human-faced ulcer began growing on a Chan Master's knees. Baffled by the cause of it, the Chan Master went to seek help.
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu
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Life’s greatest treasure is contentment. While trying to grab some candy from a jar, an old man accidentally had his hand stuck in the jar. How did it happen? Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu
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How can we overcome obstacles in our life? A disciple was constantly complaining about the heavy bag that he is carrying, how did his teacher respond to him?
Illustration: Jono Cheung
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What kind of attitude is needed for great achievement? Sylvia is very good at her job as a receptionist. However, her boss taught her the right attitude to have towards things seemingly outside of her responsibilities.
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How can we make the best use of everything around us and make them valuable and precious? A sandalwood merchant had difficulties selling his high-quality sandalwood. A charcoal merchant came by to give him some ideas...
Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
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What does it take to become successful? A factory manager made a mistake and the boss is extremely upset about it. What can the boss do to handle the situation?
Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
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How might we measure the value of one’s life? A philosopher was curious about the purpose of a boatman's life, and decided to ask the boatman.
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Physical and mental illnesses are part of life, and we need the right view to guide us. A thief was caught red-handed. How did he get a passing hunchbacked man to help him?
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An act of compassion can turn a life around. When a thief threatened Master Kuya's life, the Master started crying. What is he crying for?
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Heaven and hell are not fixed places we journey to, they already exist in our minds. How can our minds live in heaven and hell in every moment?
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As we age, we may put down our perceived burdens one at a time. However we may regret along the way. How can we move along the steps of life and decide what to let go?
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Edited by: Venerable Zhi Sheng, Belinda & Arthur
Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
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A mind full of worries lives in a narrow world. A mind free of worries sleeps on a broader bed. How can a man who’s locked in a small prison cell find peace?
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How many people truly realize the value of their life? A young monk asked his master what’s the value of life. How did his master use a stone to answer?
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We should seek within, not without. A young lady thought that she'd lost her head and kept asking others for help. No one could help her until she met a Monastic...
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Life’s disasters and fortunes are incurred by one’s actions. A King furiously threw away his Queen’s ring when he insisted her merits and virtue came from him but she disagreed. How did the Queen react?
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True wisdom is to conduct ourselves and approach situations with skillful and expedient means. Once, there were two wives who were competing for their husband’s attention, how did the husband handle the bickering?
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An act of compassion can have a great impact on others. One day, a butcher missed work as the temple’s gong that he depended as a morning alarm didn’t ring. Why did the monastic skip ringing the gong that day?
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Most people think that giving only benefits the one who receives, but it actually benefits the giver too. Two brothers owned a field; one prayed to the Heavenly God for wealth, while the other cultivated the field. How did the Heavenly God help the brothers?
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When a workplace embraces creativity, we often see increased problem-solving, team diversity, and effective teamwork. A design studio is hiring a studio director but received 500 applicants. How can the hiring manager find the right candidate?
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Everything in this world is only possible due to many conditions coming together. A group of painters were supposed to complete a painting together for a king, but one of them went missing. What should they do?
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Where can we find happiness? A young man went around asking people from various backgrounds on their secret to happiness.
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We should respect everyone’s faith and religious path. A mother was extremely dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law’s dedication to a religion, and decided to teach her a lesson, but things didn’t go as expected.
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As a teacher, parent, or leader, we ought to teach and lead by example rather than through words. There was once an Abbot who found out his disciple frequently broke the precept of refraining from intoxicants. How did he guide his disciple to the right path?
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People often deceive others by telling lies to benefit themselves. A Chan Master was faced with the dilemma of defying the Emperor's orders or face punishment. How did he handle the situation?
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There was once many monkeys living in a forest by the sea. They always wondered about life out in the sea. One day, curiosity got the better of them.
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There was once a boy who fell into a well and became filthy. How did a Chan Master react to his disciple’s reluctance to clean the boy?
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There was a Queen who was in the dilemma of violating the precepts to please her furious King. What should she do?
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There was once a poor girl who offered a small oil lamp at the temple, but was looked down by a wealthy benefactor. How did the girl’s giving intentions changed his views?
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There was an old grandma who had a very sweet tooth, and often overeats sweets. However, she’s never afraid of getting sick. Why did she become so fearless?
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William is a talented factory manager who had difficulties controlling his temper. What is he missing in this process of quitting anger?
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There was once a cat who stole some food because it's hungry. How did this small act on desire eventually turn into a big uncontrollable greed?
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During a soccer match, both Ben’s shirt and his girlfriend’s hair caught on fire by accident. How were they able to react selflessly?
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When a ferryman accidentally killed many sea creatures while ferrying passengers, who should bear the responsibility? The ferryman or the passengers?
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There was once two children who didn't want to follow the rules. Their parents decided to teach them a lesson...
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A deaf man, a blind man, and a crippled man lived together in a house. One day, their house caught fire. How did they survive the fire?
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There was once a very happy couple. Their rich neighbor couldn't understand why they can be so happy, while he's miserable. One day, he decided to give them some of his worries.
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Ray's marriage is no longer bringing him happiness just after a year. Feeling dejected, he visited a temple to seek advise from a Venerable.
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A loving couple became blind when they were young. 30 years later, they regained their eyesight, but only to find out an upsetting truth.
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Jaya was building castles from dirt when the Buddha was passing by. Jaya innocently offered corps made of dirt to the Buddha. How did the Buddha react?
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Rahula, the son of Buddha, had the mischievous habit of lying for fun. How did the Buddha teach Rahula a lesson?
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Chan Master Sengai caught his disciples red-handed for sneaking out of the monastery at night. How did he handle the situation with compassion and wisdom?
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Ida's husband passed away suddenly, and she had a hard time accepting his death. How can she cope with the reality?
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Jordan and Oliver are businessmen. While passing through a nudist country, they experienced a culture shock. How can they successfully sell their products?
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Leah has a serious gambling addiction, and neglected her husband and son. It was her son's birthday one day, but she couldn't even afford a cake due to her gambling habit...
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Bryan and Isabel saved up their allowance in order to help their mother with laundry washing. However, they were short in cash to buy the cheapest washing machine...
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Annie was upset with her mother, and ran away from home. However, she forgot her wallet, and was starving when she arrived at a noodle store...
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One day, Mila, a homeless beggar, wanted to give an offering to the temple. Having nothing with her, she was pleasantly surprised when she found something she could offer in her pocket...
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A group of fisherman had no choice but to spend the night at a florist's storeroom. However, they weren't able to sleep at night, and were surprised to find out the true reason behind their insomnia...
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Richard is a busy CEO who is very serious and rarely show affection to his wife, Jane. One day, Jane had a conflict with Richard about ducks being one-legged.
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Martin, a doctor, missed his flight as he was trying to save a young lady from a serious car accident, without realizing the true identity of this young lady...
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There was once a scorpion who needed help to cross the river, but no animals are willing to because they were afraid of him. He finally got the help of a turtle, unfortunately, habits are hard to change...
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There was once a crow who was disliked by the village. Feeling disheartened, the crow wanted to move to another village, but a magpie persuaded him to face his problem the right way.
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There was once a two-headed bird with two heads of its own mind, but with a shared body. One day, one of them was extremely upset with the other, and decided to take a revenge.
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Once upon a time, there was a turtle and two cranes who were best friends. The turtle always wanted to fly, and the two cranes came up with a plan to satisfy the turtle's wish...
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A philosophy student, Alex, asked his teacher "What is love?" And before his teacher gave the answer, he asked Alex to go through a wheat field. What's the relationship between a wheat field and love?
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Yan Hui, a disciple of Confucius, got into an argument with someone who insisted that three times eight is 23, and is willing to sacrifice his life for this answer. The two came before Confucius to get the final answer, and Yan Hui was surprised by his teacher's answer.
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Wise retired Larry could not bare the noise created by a group of singing teenagers near his home, and decided to use a smart strategy to make them leave willingly.
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King Ashoka didn't want to pay respects to a novice monk in front of a crowd because of his status, but still felt obligated to do it. How can he make sure this act remains a secret?
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Paul received help from a passerby who demanded Paul to repay him. Paul said he has nothing to give, but the man insisted on getting something. What can Paul do?
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Prajna and Suddha often cross paths at the market, and Suddha was constantly dumbfounded by whatever Prajna said.
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A king was sick and no doctors could figure out what happened. A monastic visited the king and shared a story that miraculously made the king feel better.
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Chan Master, Zhaozhou, was having a competition with his disciple on who can describe themselves as the dirtiest, smelliest, and lowliest word. Who won with which word?
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Chan Master Jin Dai was very much in love with his garden of orchids. One day, something disastrous happened to his beloved orchids, how did he handle his disappointment?
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David, who’s blind, was traveling at night with a lamp. However, his lamp was extinguished, and he got into an argument because others can’t see him. How did David handle the situation?
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Dorothy offered her son George a plate of fruit, and instead of eating it directly, George started drawing on it. Dorothy reprimanded him furiously, but only to realize she was wrong about his intentions...
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The eyes, nose, ears, and mouth are arguing who’s more important, and insisted that the useless eyebrows shouldn’t be higher than everyone else...
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A couple wanted the only cookie for themselves so much that they competed on who can remain silent the longest. While competing, a thief came into their house...
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After feeling frustrated with his dad for breaking bowls during mealtimes, Andrew made a wooden bowl for him. Feeling smart, Andrew was later surprised when he found what his own son has been trying to make...
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Michael was very unhappy as he’s always worried about his company and home. He met a monk at a monastery, and was given four envelopes to solve his problems.
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After a Chan Master crossed the river with a woman on his back, Sutta thought his Master was a hypocrite for giving into the temptation of beauty. One day, he decided to confront his Master...
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Jack accidentally fell off the cliff while hiking, and is now stuck in midair with his hands grabbing onto a vine. How will Jack survive this adversity?
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Han accidentally stepped on a frog one night, and felt upset all night. The next day, he tried finding the frog again but found something else instead...
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Jerry the butler was asked to watch Rick’s doors while he’s away. A musical came in town, and Jerry had to come up with a way to watch both the musical, and Rick’s doors...
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Scholar Su Dongpo and Chan Master Foyin were meditating together when the Scholar thought of an idea to trounce the Chan Master and leave him speechless. But the Scholar’s taunting did not go as planned...
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Michael the gardener had to leave his garden to the care of Papa Monkey and Baby Monkey. A few days later, Michael returned only to be surprised by the conditions of his garden.
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Marcus was inspired by his friend James’s beautiful third floor. He hired builders to build one for himself, but with an extremely unreasonable requirement...
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A novice monk was very dedicated to his practice, but had a burnout. Thinking that he’s not suitable to be a monk, he went to his teacher to quit. His teacher asked him about how to tune a guitar instead...
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Aaron wanted to prove his intelligence by challenging the Chan Master with a question. The Chan Master made Aaron realized his ego through a simple cup of tea.
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A great master had pain in both his legs due to arthritis. His two disciples offered to massage each of his legs to relieve the pain. Wanting to encourage the disciples to learn from each other, the master often praised the other disciple in front of each of them. However. this stirred jealousy between the disciples that led to a tragedy in the end.
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King Louise's daughter, Princess Bella, wanted a necklace made of bubbles in the pond. The king, not wanting to disappoint Bella, gathered all the florists in the city to solve this problem. No one could do it, until the oldest florist came up with a plan to help the daughter realize her attachment to impermanent things.
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Simon, a tofu maker, finally attained permission to enter the meditation hall after promising to remain silent and meditate. Through taming his monkey mind, he realized something that he had long forgotten.
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One night, Peter tried to steal from Chan Master Shiwu but was caught red-handed. The Chan Master shared that he's ever only stolen once in his life, but was forever satisfied since.
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A man seeks advice from a monk about his troubles at work as he was unable to relate to his colleagues. The monk inquires about the man's relationship with his pet dog, and in his own answer the man found the solution.
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There was an old woman who cried everyday, rain or shine as she thought about her two daughters. A Buddhist monk taught her to change her perspective and she smiled everyday since...
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The five fingers were arguing over who's the leader among all the fingers. They later realized that a good leader needs to be humble, respectful, and compassionate...
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Once upon a time, there were 2 homeless dogs who had only each other. The younger dog always wondered how to find happiness, and the older dog shared his wisdom.
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A man is on his death bed, and doesn't want to die alone. He has four wives, and asks them who would go with him...
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