Wisdom of the Heron
War was declared against a great nation. The occupying enemy’s army was great. It was not only the enemy’s might alone that made them...
top of page
Search
- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
A New Meditation
A neighbor went to visit a monk, asking her host, “Why do you meditate before a portrait of your guru?” The monk replied, “Once when...
13 views0 comments
- Jul 3, 2022
- 2 min
The Sage and the Hatchet
A man seeking answers for life’s purpose set sail across the sea to find the old sage known to sit beneath a tree rooted atop the...
7 views0 comments
- Nov 20, 2021
- 7 min
The Gallery
It is said that the Artist’s gallery is an endless labyrinth of halls and floors, replete with original fine art. Now, I don’t mean to...
18 views0 comments
- Jan 21, 2021
- 6 min
Forgotten King
There was once a grand country. Its magnificent leaders were venerated for their virtue and excellence, and through illustrious...
45 views0 comments
- Aug 30, 2020
- 4 min
Lost At Home
A student of present knowledge, the son of accomplished intellectuals, took pleasure in his academic successes. Despite appearing to his...
33 views0 comments
- May 29, 2020
- 1 min
Cows of Gold
A man inherited a farm upon the death of distant kin. In hopes that this estate would bring him quick riches, the new farm owner visited...
23 views0 comments
- Mar 5, 2020
- 1 min
A Door to God
A man found a mysterious door in the remote wilderness. This door, when opened, allowed him to travel to and from God’s garden. He...
30 views0 comments
- Mar 5, 2020
- 4 min
The Lost Timepiece
There once was a young tree frog who had come of age—the age in which most young frogs in tradition were there deemed to be...
44 views0 comments
- May 15, 2019
- 4 min
The Mischief of the Old Man
In a time before the seaways were charted, there was a cheerful town settled along a road that served to connect trade routes. It was...
57 views0 comments
- May 13, 2019
- 2 min
The Monkey and the Salamander
There was a time when a salamander was found passing through a village, on his way to nowhere in particular, when he came across a...
66 views0 comments
- May 13, 2019
- 2 min
The Sisters of Patience
Charity and Solidarity were sisters. They had a brother whose name was Patience. They lived together in a small house with a garden, in a...
28 views0 comments
- May 13, 2019
- 2 min
The Ordinary Woman
There was a girl and her mother. The girl asked her mother, “How will I know when I am ready to be married?” Her mother gave a soothing...
41 views0 comments
bottom of page