Enlight Cheap camel It was November. The son came to his father and said: “Father, the price of camels has fallen so much that a camel can be bought for one dirham.” - How much hay do you have to feed him? - the father a... Oriental Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Challenge and awe Once the Master was asked by what criterion he selects his students. He replied: - I behave modestly and humbly. I immediately reject those who behave defiantly in response to my modesty. Those who sh... Oriental Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Earned by your own labor One merchant gave his son one abbasi every day and said: - Take it, son, take care and try to save money. The son threw this money into the water. The father found out about this, but said nothing. Th... Oriental Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Donkey friends Caucasian parable Loti was riding a donkey from mountain pastures to a village and saw a group of young people feasting at a spring. One of them, noticing Loti, shouted: - Father, come here to us, dri... Oriental Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Clear Understanding of Ryonen A Buddhist nun known as Ryonen was born in 1797. She was the eldest daughter of the famous Japanese warrior Shingen. Her poetic gift and rare beauty were such that at the age of 17 she served the Empr... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight I followed my teacher One man came to Bokuju and asked: -Did you really follow your Teacher? “Yes, I followed him,” Bokuju replied. But everyone knew that Bokuju did not follow his Teacher at all. So the man asked incredul... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight I can't say anything One man came to Zen Master Bokuju and said: “I passed by, but I can’t stay with you for long.” And I thought it would be nice to come in and listen to you. I don't need much. Just say one word or one ... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Exam The time has come for the Master to test his students. He called the three, took a white sheet of paper, dropped ink on it and asked: -What do you see? The first one answered: “Black spot.” Second: “B... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight I live an ordinary life Someone asked Bokuju: - What are you doing? What is your religious discipline? He replied: - I live an ordinary life - this is my discipline. When I feel hungry, I eat. When I feel like I want to slee... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight I came home One day, Bankei demonstratively burned Buddhist scripture. The disciples asked him: - Master, what are you doing? You have always taught from these scriptures, commented on them and meditated on them.... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Clarity “Don’t look for God,” said the Master. - Just watch and you will see. - How to watch? - When you look at something, try to see only that and nothing else. The answer puzzled the students, so the Maste... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Sixth sense One day, the great sword master Tajima-No-Kami was walking on a beautiful spring morning in his garden, completely absorbed in the contemplation of the blossoming plum trees. Behind him was a boy squi... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
