Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Rahula was abused by a disrespectful man but managed to maintain his calmness. Find out how he achieved it...

忍辱的美德

羅睺羅被一個流氓惡漢侮辱， 但他卻能保持冷靜。他是如何做到的呢？

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A little monk was meant to have only 7 days left to live, but continued to live on. Uncover the mystery behind his prolonged life...

長壽的沙彌

一位小沙彌本該只剩下七天的壽命，但他卻繼續活了下來。這背後有什麼蹊蹺？

177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One day, on their way to beg for alms, the Buddha stopped and pointed to two crows fighting on a nearby tree. What did the Buddha do next?

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Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)

烏鴉逐臭肉

有一天，佛陀和弟子在托缽的路上，看到樹上正在吵架的兩隻烏鴉。佛陀接下來做了什麼呢？

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How do we respond when we encounter an issue? A Buddhist monk kept seeing a spider when he's in a deep meditative state. How did the Elder advised him?

Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

What mindset should we have when we give? A devotee heard about the temple needing donations for construction, and decided to donate a huge sum of money. How did the Chan Master respond?

Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu

How do the Buddha help us? There was a devout Buddhist who encountered a flood. He began diligently praying to the Buddha for help. Was he saved in the end?

Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Why is repentance important? An inexplicable human-faced ulcer began growing on a Chan Master's knees. Baffled by the cause of it, the Chan Master went to seek help. 

Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu

How can we overcome obstacles in our life? A disciple was constantly complaining about the heavy bag that he is carrying, how did his teacher respond to him? 

Illustration: Jono Cheung

What kind of attitude is needed for great achievement? Sylvia is very good at her job as a receptionist. However, her boss taught her the right attitude to have towards things seemingly outside of her responsibilities. 

How can we make the best use of everything around us and make them valuable and precious? A sandalwood merchant had difficulties selling his high-quality sandalwood. A charcoal merchant came by to give him some ideas...

Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

What does it take to become successful? A factory manager made a mistake and the boss is extremely upset about it. What can the boss do to handle the situation?

Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

How might we measure the value of one’s life? A philosopher was curious about the purpose of a boatman's life, and decided to ask the boatman.

176 - True Patience

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One of Buddha's disciples was warned about the dangers of spreading dharma in an extremely remote and wild place, how did he decide to brave the journey?

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Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知笙法師)

忍辱的真義

佛陀十大弟子之一的富樓那被告誡自己將前去佈教的地方蠻荒未化而老百姓野蠻粗魯，因而弘法佈教很艱辛困難。富樓那又是抱著什麼心態前去的呢？

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Physical and mental illnesses are part of life, and we need the right view to guide us. A thief was caught red-handed. How did he get a passing hunchbacked man to help him?

An act of compassion can turn a life around. When a thief threatened Master Kuya's life, the Master started crying. What is he crying for?

Heaven and hell are not fixed places we journey to, they already exist in our minds. How can our minds live in heaven and hell in every moment?

As we age, we may put down our perceived burdens one at a time. However we may regret along the way. How can we move along the steps of life and decide what to let go?

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Edited by: Venerable Zhi Sheng, Belinda & Arthur

Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

A mind full of worries lives in a narrow world. A mind free of worries sleeps on a broader bed. How can a man who’s locked in a small prison cell find peace?

How many people truly realize the value of their life? A young monk asked his master what’s the value of life. How did his master use a stone to answer?

We should seek within, not without. A young lady thought that she'd lost her head and kept asking others for help. No one could help her until she met a Monastic...

Life’s disasters and fortunes are incurred by one’s actions. A King furiously threw away his Queen’s ring when he insisted her merits and virtue came from him but she disagreed. How did the Queen react?

True wisdom is to conduct ourselves and approach situations with skillful and expedient means. Once, there were two wives who were competing for their husband’s attention, how did the husband handle the bickering?

An act of compassion can have a great impact on others. One day, a butcher missed work as the temple’s gong that he depended on as a morning alarm didn’t ring. Why did the monastic skip ringing the gong that day?

175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One day, a few of the Buddha’s disciples started praising the Buddha, yet the Buddha ignored their praises. Why is that so?

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Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

說不如行

某日，佛陀的一位弟子忽然稱讚佛陀，但佛陀卻無動於衷，為何？

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Most people think that giving only benefits the one who receives, but it actually benefits the giver too. Two brothers owned a field; one prayed to the Heavenly God for wealth, while the other cultivated the field. How did the Heavenly God help the brothers?

When a workplace embraces creativity, we often see increased problem-solving, team diversity, and effective teamwork. A design studio is hiring a studio director but received 500 applicants. How can the hiring manager find the right candidate?

Everything in this world is only possible due to many conditions coming together. A group of painters were supposed to complete a painting together for a king, but one of them went missing. What should they do?

Where can we find happiness? A young man went around asking people from various backgrounds on their secret to happiness.

We should respect everyone’s faith and religious path. A mother was extremely dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law’s dedication to a religion, and decided to teach her a lesson, but things didn’t go as expected.

As a teacher, parent, or leader, we ought to teach and lead by example rather than through words. There was once an Abbot who found out his disciple frequently broke the precept of refraining from intoxicants. How did he guide his disciple to the right path?

People often deceive others by telling lies to benefit themselves. A Chan Master was faced with the dilemma of defying the Emperor's orders or facing punishment. How did he handle the situation?

There was once many monkeys living in a forest by the sea. They always wondered about life out in the sea. One day, curiosity got the better of them.

There was once a boy who fell into a well and became filthy. How did a Chan Master react to his disciple’s reluctance to clean the boy?

There was a Queen who was in the dilemma of violating the precepts to please her furious King. What should she do?

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A foolish wealthy man thought he was lucky to discover the secret of healing with horse dung. What happened in the end?

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Illustration by: Kathryn Lee  (李苑嫣)

愚人愚行

一個愚癡的富人以為僥倖學到馬糞治傷的秘訣，結果發生了什麼事呢？

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There was once a poor girl who offered a small oil lamp at the temple, but was looked down by a wealthy benefactor. How did the girl’s giving intentions changed his views?

There was an old grandma who had a very sweet tooth, and often overeats sweets. However, she’s never afraid of getting sick. Why did she become so fearless?

William is a talented factory manager who had difficulties controlling his temper. What is he missing in this process of quitting anger?

There was once a cat who stole some food because it's hungry. How did this small act on desire eventually turn into a big uncontrollable greed?

During a soccer match, both Ben’s shirt and his girlfriend’s hair caught on fire by accident. How were they able to react selflessly?

When a ferryman accidentally killed many sea creatures while ferrying passengers, who should bear the responsibility? The ferryman or the passengers?

There was once two children who didn't want to follow the rules. Their parents decided to teach them a lesson...

A deaf man, a blind man, and a crippled man lived together in a house. One day, their house caught fire. How did they survive the fire?

There was once a very happy couple. Their rich neighbor couldn't understand why they can be so happy, while he's miserable. One day, he decided to give them some of his worries.

Ray's marriage is no longer bringing him happiness just after a year. Feeling dejected, he visited a temple to seek advise from a Venerable. 

173 - Past Affinity

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A woman who was serving the Buddha water suddenly hugged the Buddha. How did that happen?

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Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

婦人的夙因

有位婦人為佛陀送水的時候既突然抱著佛陀。佛陀如何反應？

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A loving couple became blind when they were young. 30 years later, they regained their eyesight, but only to find out an upsetting truth.

Jaya was building castles from dirt when the Buddha was passing by. Jaya innocently offered corps made of dirt to the Buddha. How did the Buddha react?

Rahula, the son of Buddha, had the mischievous habit of lying for fun. How did the Buddha teach Rahula a lesson?