Tag: Zen Story

An Emperor asked the old Zen master, “What happens to an enlightened man after death?” The master...

Three monks sat by a lake, deep in meditation. One stood up and said, “I’ve forgotten my mat.”...

An old man meditating by the riverside opened his eyes to see a scorpion flailing helplessly in...

An accomplished though conceited young archer once dared a Zen master famed for his prowess in...

A Zen disciple approached his teacher. “Master, I have an uncontrollable temper. Can you help me...

A long time ago there were two friends, one who played the harp skillfully, and one who listened...

The great master Bankei’s meditation classes attracted students from all over Japan. During one of...

Four pupils used to practice meditation in the time before Zen came to Japan. These close friends...