In the same boat
The parable of the unity of fate
Two people were out on the ocean in a boat.One of them began drilling in the bottom of...
Sharpen your saw!
A short story about effectivness of Method
One man who was walking through a forest when he came across a frustrated lumberjack. A lumberjack was...
Secret of Happiness
Paulo Coelho. Story from the AlchemistA merchant sent his son to learn the Secret of Happiness from the wisest of men.
The young man wandered...
Carry your cross. The parable of the uniqueness of fate
Be yourself!One day a crowd of people was walking along the road. Each carried his own cross on his shoulder.One person thought that his...
Who Am I? Zen Proverbs
Who are you?
Keiji, a long-time Zen student, approached his master and said: “I don’t see how there can be any enlightenment that sets you...
Parable of Heaven and Hell
A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said:"Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are...
Parable of Opportunities and Time
Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. Itcarries over no balance from day to day....
“Maybe” – Parable of Wisdom
Once upon the time there was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years.One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing...
Parable about Alexander the Great and Opportunity
Parable on Opportunity
One day Alexander the Great was going about town, just walking with his troops and roaming about the market. In one of...
Wonder of Wonders
A group of American school children were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders Of The World." Though there were...
Everything God does is for the good!
Once Rabbi Akiva was traveling with a donkey, rooster, and lantern.He came to a village seeking lodging. No one took him in.
He...
Two apples
Do not rush to judge
A lovely little girl was holding two apples with both hands. Her mom came in and softlyasked her little daughter...