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The great master Bankei’s meditation classes attracted students from all over Japan. During one of these courses, a student was caught stealing. The incident was brought to Bankei’s notice. He chose h … read more

Four pupils used to practice meditation in the time before Zen came to Japan. These close friends vowed to each other to observe silence for seven days. The first day passed well. But as the evening p … read more

A Zen master, Ryokan, lived a life of simplicity in his hut near the mountains. When he was away one night, a thief broke in only to find nothing worth stealing. Just then, Ryokan returned. “You have … read more

Chuang Tzu and his friend were walking along a river bank and stopped for a moment to gaze at the water. Chuang Tzu exclaimed, “Look at those fish, how they’re enjoying themselves!” “How would you kno … read more

A revered Zen teacher once approached the king’s palace late at night. The guards did not stop him as he made his way inside to where the king was seated upon his throne. The king recognized him too. … read more