The Tale of The Mad Monk
During a hypothetical conversation with a student contemplating the difficult path of a monk or nun, a particular monk’s story came to my mind. Jigong, also known as Zen master Daoji, is often referred to as the Drunken Monk or the Mad Monk due to his unconventional lifestyle. Widely revered as the reincarnation of the…
A Zen Story : Publishing the Sutras (scriptures)
Long ago in Japan, a devotee of zen decided to publish the sutras (scriptures), which at the time were only available in Chinese. The books were to be printed with wood blocks in an edition of seven thousand copies, a tremendous task. So he began by traveling and collecting donations for this purpose, from time…
A Zen Story: Crossing the River
Two monks were once traveling together into town. They went through a shortcut passing through the woods. Half way through their travels, they were met with a river cutting across their path. As they prepare to cross the river, they noticed a young and beautiful woman in a fine dress along the side of the…
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