The Old Woman
She was standing on the sidewalk of Atlíântica Avenue with a guitar and a hand-written sign that said: “Let’s sing together.” She began to play.
The Pencil
The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. “There are 5 things you need to know,” he told the pencil, “Before I send you out into the world. “And Five: On every surface, you…
Eight Lies Of A Mother
The story began when I was a child. I was born as a son of a poor family. Even for eating, we often got lack of food. Whenever it the time for eating, my mother often gave me her portion…
A Letter From Lincoln To Son’s Teacher
My son starts school today. It is all going to be strange and new to him for a while and I wish you would treat him gently. It is an adventure that might take him across continents. All adventures probably include…
Teaching
During one of Bankei’s classes, a pupil was caught stealing. All the disciples demanded he be expelled, but Bankei did nothing.
Judging My Neighbor
One of the monks of Scete committed a grave error, and the wisest hermit was called upon to judge him. The hermit refused, but they insisted so much that in the end, he agreed to go.
Magic Of Words
blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by….
The Axe and The Cobra
A carpenter went home after shutting down his workshop, a black poisonous cobra entered his workshop. The cobra was hungry and hoped to find its supper lurking somewhere within. The cobra died not because of someone else’s fault but faced…
How Will You Live This Day
I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have. Today I can complain because the weather is rainy…
The Summit
A turkey was chatting with a bull. ‘I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree’ sighed the turkey, but I haven’t got the energy.’
Do Not Judge A Book By It’s Cover
A couple went for a cruise tour to enjoy their private honeymoon while leaving their children at home. Unfortunately, the cruise ship was sinking due to catastrophic weather conditions. The couple finally made their way to the lifeboat area but…
The Concentration
After having won many archery contests, the town champion went to the Zen master. I am the best of all, he said. I doubt whether you could do that. Without looking in the least bit worried, the master went inside, fetched…