Master Stories
Master Tells Stories: The story of a woman with a pearl on her forehead
15 November 2021We must make good use of time and seize our time to and seize our time to always practice the Dharma in our everyday lives. If we do not pay attention and waste our time away, we will not progress on our path of learning the Dharma. So, we need to be aware and mindful at all times.
Master Tells Stories: How to deal with a rebellious child
21 October 2021Every day, I think about how difficult it is for people to change their mindsets. The Buddha came to this world to guide us all to get rid of our afflictions and turn our misguided views into right ones.
Master Tells Stories: The Karma of the Cow Owner
16 September 2021All the karma we create come from our mind. When we give rise to greed, anger, ignorance and arrogance, bad karma is created.
Master Tells Stories: How to Deal with a Disobedient Child
05 August 2021Every day, I think about how difficult it is for people to change their mindset. The Buddha expounded the Dharma in this world in order to remove the defilements of all sentient beings and to lead the wrong-minded back to right thoughts. This sounds really easy.
The Patience of the Buffalo King
08 November 2017One day, in Jetavana Monastery, as the Buddha sat down, many of his monastic disciples gathered around him and asked him to explain why living beings take on different forms. So, the Buddha told everyone a story about one of his past lives.
The Giant Fish
22 September 2017Once upon a time, there was a giant fish. Every day, the giant fish led a school of fish as they swam about freely in the ocean. One day, a fisherman spotted this school of fish. So, he threw a very big fishing net and caught them all. Being trapped in the net, the fish were terrified. The fisherman quickly drew up the net.
The Turtle Repaying Kindness
29 August 2017Once upon a time, there was a couple who loved turtle meat. One day, they bought a huge turtle. They brought the turtle home and ordered the kitchen maid to kill it and serve it for lunch. But, when the maid looked into the eyes of the turtle, which was still struggling hard, her heart went out to it. So, she decided to set it free when the couple were away.
Sweet Vinegar and Plain Water
20 June 2017The woman found it very strange because not everyone could afford sweet vinegar and this granny didn't look well-off at all. Now that she had the vinegar, why would she want to trade it for water?
The Deer and The King
30 May 2017In a forest, there was a deer whose fur had nine colors. One day, as he walked along a river, he heard someone calling for help. He saw a man struggling in the river. So, he immediately jumped into the river.
An open heart can accommodate the universe; a closed heart can’t even accommodate a drop of water or tiny sand.
- Kata Perenungan Master Cheng Yen -
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