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...
A Parable on Real Value and Self-Worth
Find Your Place
A father told his daughter, “You graduated with honours. Here is a car I acquired many years ago. It is several years...
Socratic triple filter
Truth, Goodness and Usefulness
In ancient Greece, Socrates was held in high esteem for his wisdom and teaching others how to live a good life....
Be alive! A zen parable
It is enough just to be alive
One morning Master Lin-chi was in the temple. Soon a young man came in and sat nearby with...
Timeless Wisdom: Rejoice Always! – A Powerful Zen Parable
Rejoice in the Beauty of Orchids
One Chan master loved orchids, and planted all sorts of different orchids.
When his time was not occupied by giving...