Bodhi Light Tales – Details, episodes & analysis

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?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/177-fighting-over-rotten-meat.html

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.