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Krishna FluteRukmini And Krishna's Flute

  Rukmini, the consort of Lord Krishna was very possessive about Him and yearned to spend more time with Him. She realised that the flute got to spend more time with the Lord as it accompanied Him. almost every
Zen story, SuchnessThe Embodiment Of Suchness

A Zen mystic woman called Rengetsu was on a pilgrimage. One night she reached a village during sunset and begged for lodging. The doors were slammed against her for the only reason that she tread the path of
Zen story, Just beJust Be !

A very famous samurai noted for his skill in sword fighting, once came home tired after a long day's fight in the fields. As he was about to drop into his bed, he came upon a rat that
Zen story, Living in the present.The Throttling Way Of Teaching

One day as the Zen monk Rinzai was giving a sermon, his speech was interrupted by some disturbance. The master stopped and enquired what the matter was. One man stood up and asked him, “What is soul?” Rinzai
Zen story, compassionThe Camouflaged Compassion

Once as a Zen master was celebrating his master's birthday, someone asked him as to why he was celebrating his master's birthday when he had denied him of becoming his disciple several times. He pointed out that the master
No InterpretationNo Interpretation

Once, Zen master Bokuju was walking the street in a village. Somebody came and struck him with a stick. The master fell down and so did the stick with which he was struck. The master immediately sprang up
Buddhahood, Zen StoryAre You A Buddha?

A pilgrim on his horse made arduous attempts, crossing mountains and swift running rivers in search of a noted man of wisdom, seeking his guidance for enlightenment. After a hard search for months, he located the teacher
Jesus Parable, Kingdom Of HeavenThe Kingdom Of Heaven

The kingdom of heaven, what is it alike? The question was once asked to Jesus.Jesus said, "The Kingdom of heaven is like this.  A man takes a mustard seed and sows it in his field.  It is the smallest
Jesus Christ,The Truly Humble Shall Be Elevated

The truly humble will be elevated says Jesus Christ. Jesus once told a parable to His people who ranked their goodness high and despised the others. This is true of a story about a Pharisee and
Bible story, Jesus ParableTo Be Rich In The Eye Of God

A parable told by Jesus Christ on hoarding riches selfishly A rich man on finding his land with good crops, speculated to himself. "I don't have a place to store my crops, What can I do? This
jesus christ, bible stories, short story, christianity, miraclesThe Power Of God

The Lord is the light of all lights. He is the light of the world.Once when Jesus Christ walked along with His disciples, He came upon a man who was born blind. His disciples asked Him, “Teacher whose sin
Conscious Living, Zen StoryChopping Wood & Carrying Water

Bokuju, a great Zen master was once asked, "What did you do before getting enlightened?" The master replied, "I was chopping wood and carrying water for my master" "What do you do now?", asked the questioner.
Lord Hanuman, True DevotionLord Hanuman, The Definition Of Devotion

A heart soaked in devotion has no mind for anything lesser than the divine. An episode in the Ramayana explains the fact. Lord Hanuman longed for nothing else other than His beloved Rama. Ravana had once received
Zen Story, UnconquerableO-nami-The Great Waves

There was a well known wrestler called O-nami in the Meiji era. His name O-nami meant 'Great Waves' He was a strong wrestler who had a deep knowledge in the art of wrestling. In private bouts, O-nami even
Last TestamentThe Last Will And Testament Of Ikkyu's Mother

The well known Zen master Ikkyu who belonged to the Ashikaga era, was the son of an emperor. His mother had left the palace to embrace Zen in a temple. Prince Ikkyu also became a student.
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