Buddhism

Verses from The Dhammapada 354

The Buddha once said, ‘The gift of the Law is greater than all other gifts’.

Verses from The Dhammapada 23

The Buddha once said ‘Meditating earnestly, the wise realise Nirvana, the highest happiness.’   

Verses from The Dhammapada 408

The Buddha once said “He is a Brahmin whose speech is kindly and truthful.” 

Verses from The Dhammapada 91

The Buddha once said “He presses on with his thoughts controlled never looking back to his home, like a swan who has left its pool.” Jenny Hall investigates.

Dhammapada Verse 274

Verse: “This is the Noble Path, which leads to freedom from delusion”

A Handful of Leaves

Stories from the Tradition
The Buddha explains why he only teaches a few of the many things he has seen.

Zaō Gongen

The Way of Devotion
This Japanese deity who converted to Buddhism can scare away evil thoughts and negative emotions.

The Golden Ball

Stories from the Tradition
A monk is quietly meditating in the forest when something irresistible appears before his eyes.

Dhammapada 142

Verses from the Dhammapada
“Even though richly clothed he who is calm and controlled who lives a good life and does no harm to others is a Brahmin or Bhikkhu.” 

Two Temple Boys Meet at a Crossroads

Stories from the Tradition
Two temple boys try to outmatch each other’s skill in Zen.

Red Demon, Blue Demon

Stories from the Tradition
A supernatural experience leaves a merchant wondering if he still exists.

Dhammapada Verse 184

Verses from the Dhammapada
The key to emptying the heart is not just patience, it’s patient endurance.
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