Enlight In the hands of fate The great Japanese warrior named Nobunaga decided to attack the enemy, although there were ten times more enemies. He knew he would win, but his soldiers doubted. On the way, he stopped at a Shinto sh... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight The right road Just before Ninakawa left for another world, Master Ikkyu visited him. - Shall I escort you? - Ikkyu asked. Ninakawa replied: “I came here alone and I’m walking alone.” How can you help me? Ikkyu repl... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Balance One day, two Zen masters met in a garden and decided to share their wisdom with each other. After they sat down, the first master told the following story: “The day before yesterday I walked past the ... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Absolute awareness In Japan, warriors are taught vigilance and awareness. This is the basis of learning, everything else is secondary. The art of fencing, the art of archery are just ways to develop alertness. It is sai... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight The mind moves Two monks were arguing about the flag. One said: — The flag is moving. Other: — The wind is moving. Lin-chi passed by. He stopped and said: - Neither the flag nor the wind - the mind moves! Translated... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Ten followers Zen students made a vow that they wanted to study Zen even if their teacher killed them. Usually they cut their finger and sealed their decision with blood. Over time, the vow became a mere formality,... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight What is the essence of my teaching? Bodhidharma lived in China for fourteen years. Master sent him there to spread the message of meditation. After fourteen years he wanted to go back to the Himalayas; he was old enough and ready to dis... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Which is better? Seeing Socrates eating roots, one man said: “If you had served our lord, you would never have reached such a state as to eat roots.” “And if you were content with roots, you would not have to serve yo... Greek Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Ears on feet One day Aristippus interceded with Dionysius on behalf of a friend. Dionysius did not listen. Aristippus threw himself at his feet. They told him: - It's a shame! He replied: “It’s not my fault, but D... Greek Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Is it worth getting married? Someone turned to Socrates: - I decided to get married. What advice do you have for me? “Be careful not to be like fish, which, once caught in a net, strive to break free, and when free, rush towards ... Greek Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Blue beads The Khoja had two wives. He gave each of them blue beads and ordered them not to show them to the other. “This is a sign of my love,” said the Khoja. But one day they both attacked the Khoja and shout... Parables Parables about Khoja Nasreddin Enlight
Enlight Triple filter One day an acquaintance came to Socrates and said: -I’ll now tell you something that I heard about one of your friends. “Wait a minute,” replied Socrates. “Before you tell me anything, it must go thro... Greek Parables Parables Enlight
