A Zen student came to Bankei and said: “Master, I have an ungovernable temper — how can I cure it?” “Show me this temper,” said Bankei, “it sounds fascinating.” “I haven’t got it right now,” said…
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We do cancer
Richard was a widower; his wife had suffered a long and painful death from cancer. Then he met Celia; they came to love each other and each other’s children dearly. Less than…
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Peaches and common sense
In a particular desert land peaches were very scarce. Some holy people of the land had a revelation which they put down in the following code: ‘Thou shalt not eat more than two peaches…
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The reluctant oak tree
Once upon a time, there was a giant oak tree in the middle of a city park. Its branches stretched out generously on every side so that the tree was a welcome…
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We all have problems
Long ago, there was a farmer who had problems. He was advised to go and see the Buddha, who was wise and would help him sort his life out. The Buddha asked…
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Repent now
The story is told of a peripatetic rabbi who was walking with some of his disciples when one of them asked: “Rabbi, when should a man repent?” The rabbi quickly replied: “On the last…
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The weight of the glass
Once upon a time a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected…
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Divinity in Nature
Gleanings from conversations of SriRam Sir with some of his followers and admirers, brought out in the form of a booklet titled ‘Divinity in Nature’ in 2007: Dr. Gajula Sriramulu, SriRam Sir…
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Perfect watches on empty wrists
Every morning sharp at 7:30, old Martin would open his tiny watch shop in the heart of the city. At 78, his hands were still the steadiest around. People said he fixed…
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Honesty of the long-distance runner
Spanish athlete Iván Fernández Anaya refused to take advantage when his rival stopped short of the finishing line in a cross-country race. On December 2, 2012, Iván Fernández Anaya was competing in…