How can one achieve buddhahood…
Du from Fujian Province lived during the Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912). He was a Buddhist devotee and appeared to be quite pious. He ate a simple vegetarian meal every day and did not drink alcohol. He often bragged about attaining the Dao and ascending to heaven very soon. He urged his family to purify [...]
Past deeds determine today’s experiences
There was once a fabric store in Hangzhou. By the time the owner reached 50 years of age, he had had been running the store for several decades. Unfortunately, his greed did not decrease with age.One year, there was a fire in the neighborhood and it affected the fabric store. There was a destitute household [...]
Food is to Assuage Hunger
As the old saying goes, “When hunger strikes, anything will do to fill the stomach.” The following tale gives credence to this statement.
Liu Nanyuan was minister for public works during the Jiajing Era (1522-1566) at the time of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). He returned to his hometown following retirement. A provincial official who had jurisdiction over this retired [...]
A Story of Love and Time
A Story of Love and Time
Once upon a time, there was a small island where many beings lived. Happiness, Sorrow, Knowledge, and Love, along with other Emotions, lived on this island.
One day, the Emotions learned the island was about to sink. Everyone then prepared to leave the island, except Love.
Love insisted that she would [...]
