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mind,osho,priya devi r,short stories,upanishads,zen stories, Serenity, Zen storyThe Meaning Of Serenity

What is the meaning of serenity? A short Zen story reveals the truth.Yoka, the Zen master says, “The moon rises above the river. On the bank the winds play softly in the pines all night long, pure and calm. What is
Buddhist Story, OshoTrue Acceptance

A short Buddhist story explains what true acceptance is.Once a man approached Buddha and asked Him,“What should one do with death. Should one accept it?”Buddha answered, “Death is! Such is the nature of things that something born one day will have
Osho, Lazarus ResurrectionAwakening Into The Ultimate Reality

One is considered dead until he is awakened to the ultimate reality by a master. Osho points out the significance in the story of the resurrection of Lazarus mentioned in the Bible.Lazarus, the great devotee of Jesus Christ was the
Inner Music, Moinuddin ChishtiLet The Music Flow

Let the inner music flow. A short story on Moinuddin Chishti, a Sufi musician and mystic whose tomb is in Ajmer reveals the truth.Moinuddin Chishti made beautiful music with his Sitar. He enjoyed playing the instrument than engaging himself in the
Osho, Short Sufi StoryIts A Poor Man's Hut, Make Space!

Caring is sharing. A short Sufi story illustrates the truth.It was a dark rainy night and the woodcutter and his wife heard a knock on the door of their little hut. The hut was so small that only he and his
No Goa, Sufism, OshoNo Goal, No Achievement!

Is there a goal for an enlightened person? A short Sufi story illustrates the fact.A man made his way to the Zawia, the place where those enlightened assemble, to sit at their feet. He read about these dervishes who were instructed
Short Buddhist StoryImprisoning The Buddha

A short Buddhist story portrays the spontaneous intelligence of a judge.Once a merchant bearing about fifty rolls of cotton goods on his shoulder, out of fatigue, rested under the shade of a large stone Buddha. Since it was a hot
Non Attachment, Zen storyGessen's Attitude Of Non Attachment

To be free of attachment is the sign of a true monk. A short Zen story illustrates the truth.Gessan, the Zen monk was an artist. He demanded a huge amount as a fee from his clients even before he commenced his
Zen teaching, EkidoThe Severe Zen Teaching

A short Zen story speaks of the severity of a Zen master which ultimately resulted in the enlightenment of an unusual number of ten disciples.Zen pupils pledge that they will learn Zen unswervingly even if their life is at stake at
Buddha MeditationBuddha's Definition Of Meditation

Gautama Buddha was once asked by a student,What is meditation?The founder of Zen said, “Halt!”He continued, “If it halts, then that is meditation”The master further clarified, “The thought process of the mind does not stop. If it halts, then that is
Lao TzuLao Tzu's Law

The law of the ultimate reads differently from the created laws of a country. Read a short story revealing the fact.Lao Tzu was once asked by a Chinese king to become the court magistrate on account of his wisdom. LaoTzu refused,
Pure Love, A Selfless Expression

In true love ones identity gets dissolved. A short story in Hinduism reveals the truth beautifully.Once when Krishna and Radha were together, Radha expressed her envy over Krishna's flute, as it was more closer to Him.Krishna replied “O Radha, it is
Bliss, BuddhaBliss Befalls !

Effort on the spiritual path is needed for one's spiritual progress. However bliss will have to befall on one on its own. A short story illustrates the truth.Buddha and His disciple Ananda were once walking through the woods one day during
God, atheist, theistIn Constant Remembrance Of God

To remember God constantly is true devotion. A short story from the Hindu mythology reveals the truth.Sage Narada, the great devotee of Mahavishnu was dying when the Lord appeared to him and asked if he wanted anything. Narada replied that in
Nithyananda, World InfluenceThe World Outside Influences Our Physical And Mental Health

Nithya Kanthi was seated in the doctor’s waiting room inflicted with depression. The lady next to her started a conversation and came to know that she was mother to 12 children. The lady exclaimed, “Twelve children and you look so young
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