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Word spread across the country about the wise Holy Man who lived in a house atop the mountain. A young man from the village decided to undertake the difficult journey to visit him. When he arrived at … read more

On a mountain lived a famous tea master. His skill in this art was unsurpassed, and many came from faraway to sit at his tea house. One day an impatient samurai burned his tongue on the master’s green … read more

Long ago there lived a famous wrestler whose name meant “Great Waves.” He was massively strong and knew the art of wrestling. In private bouts he defeated even his teacher, yet in public was so bashfu … read more

During the countryside wars, a general swept from town to town, conquering each place with ease. In one particular town, the general discovered that everyone had fled just before his army arrived – ev … read more

A Zen master asked a young student to bring him a pail of water to cool his bath. The student brought the water, and after cooling the bath, threw the remaining water over the ground. “Think,” said th … read more