The Robber Who Bowed to Kindness
Angulimala’s story shows how compassion can disarm violence, revealing that even the cruelest heart can awaken to peace and redemption.
Buddhist Stories
The Beggar Who Shared His Last Meal
The story of the beggar who shared his last meal teaches that true generosity isn’t about abundance—it’s about giving from the heart, even in scarcity.
The Nun Who Tamed Her Rage
Bhikkhuni Thullananda’s story shows how anger, met with mindfulness and compassion, can transform into humility and inner peace.
The Farmer and the Stolen Cow
A farmer’s mistake and a stolen cow reveal how quick judgment distorts truth, reminding us to meet perception with compassion and patience.
The Lotus in the Muddy Pond
The story of a lotus in the mud shows that suffering isn’t separate from the path—it’s where we rise, grow, and learn to bloom with grace.
The Merchant Who Gave Everything Away
Aniruddha’s story reveals that true peace comes not from gaining more, but from letting go—freedom begins where attachment ends.
The Woman Who Carried Her Enemy
A woman burdened by anger learns that true freedom comes not from justice, but from releasing the past through deep forgiveness.
The Falling Leaf and the End of Suffering
A falling leaf and a young monk reveal how seeing clearly into change and letting go can open the path to the end of suffering.
The Woman Who Waited by the Well
At a well in Samaria, Jesus met a weary woman and offered living water—showing God meets us in our need, not our perfection.
The Dog Who Barked at the Moon
A dog barking at the moon reveals a deep Buddhist truth: much of our suffering comes not from life itself, but from how we see it.