The River That Never Held On
The story of The River That Never Held On shows that peace comes not from clinging, but from flowing with impermanence and letting life move through us.
Buddhist Stories
Ananda’s Grief and the Teaching on Letting Go
Ananda’s grief at the Buddha’s passing teaches us that deep love and letting go can coexist—revealing a path through sorrow with compassion and clarity.
The Kind Elephant Who Carried the Poor
The kind elephant’s story reminds us that true strength lies in compassion—a gentle, selfless power that lifts others and honors our shared humanity.
The Zen Master and the Cup of Tea
The Zen Master and the Cup of Tea reminds us that true wisdom begins when we empty our minds and make space to truly listen and learn.
The Servant Who Had the Heart of a Bodhisattva
A nameless servant’s quiet kindness reveals that true awakening lies not in status, but in compassion lived humbly and consistently.
The Ox Who Carried the World’s Burden
The noble ox’s story teaches that true strength lies in quiet endurance, compassionate service, and the wisdom of meeting hardship with loving restraint.
The Buddha and the Dying Man
A dying man meets the Buddha and receives a teaching that reveals impermanence, awareness, and the path to freedom in his final hours.
The Golden Deer and the King’s Greed
The golden deer’s tale reveals how wisdom and compassion can transform greed, offering a timeless lesson of selflessness at the heart of the Dharma.
The Old Potter Who Found Peace
An old potter’s quiet loss reveals how impermanence and mindfulness can turn ordinary moments into profound lessons of inner peace.
The Child Who Taught the King to Forgive
A story of a king, a crime, and a child reveals how forgiveness in Buddhism awakens compassion and ends the cycle of revenge.