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After ten years of study, a monk attained the rank of Zen Teacher. One rainy day soon after his advancement, he journeyed to visit his old Zen Master. When he walked into the house, the Master greeted … read more

One day, the priest was told that important guests were expected. Immediately, he set about tending the garden. He removed weeds, pruned tree branches and shrubs. He even combed the moss ! Since it wa … read more

Two men wander the desert, hopelessly lost. Tired and thirsty, they ascend a large sand dune – only to discover a giant stone wall. On the other side of the wall they can hear water rushing and birds … read more

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