Category relationships
Up the mountain
In a small village shadowed by a great mountain, there lived an old monk known for his wisdom and serenity. One day, a young man came to him, burdened with...
A rock in the water
In the Digital Lotus Temple, a young novice named Kenji approached Master Gento with a troubled heart. “Master Gento,” he said, “I am struggling to interact with a fellow monk...
A crow in the snow
In a tranquil Zen garden, there lived an old monk known for his profound wisdom. Students from far and wide came to seek his guidance. One day, a young monk...
Category difficulty
A crow in the snow
In a tranquil Zen garden, there lived an old monk known for his profound wisdom. Students from far and wide came to seek his guidance. One day, a young monk...
Category impermanence
The path of impermanence koan
On a path long forgotten, a traveler meets his own footprints coming back. “Who walks ahead?” he wonders, only to realize, “It is I, returning from where I’ve never been.”...
Flower of impermanence koan
In the garden of eternity, a single flower blooms and withers in the same instant. Its fragrance, forever captured in a moment that never was.
The broken cup
In a secluded Zen monastery, an old master known for his profound teachings called his students for a lesson on impermanence. He held up a beautifully crafted ceramic cup, one...
Category causes
Causes and Conditions
In a Zen monastery, there was an old master known for his deep understanding of the nature of the mind. One day, a young monk approached him, troubled by the...
Category conditions
Causes and Conditions
In a Zen monastery, there was an old master known for his deep understanding of the nature of the mind. One day, a young monk approached him, troubled by the...
Category anger
Up the mountain
In a small village shadowed by a great mountain, there lived an old monk known for his wisdom and serenity. One day, a young man came to him, burdened with...
Compassion poem
In the heart of silence, wisdom whispers, A gentle nudge to see beyond the self. In others’ eyes, our mirrored souls do shimmer, A boundless sea where empathy is felt....
Ember koan
In a silent grove, a master asked the ember, ‘Why do you linger in the ash?’ The ember replied, 'To remind you that even in the aftermath of fury, a...
A rock in the water
In the Digital Lotus Temple, a young novice named Kenji approached Master Gento with a troubled heart. “Master Gento,” he said, “I am struggling to interact with a fellow monk...
Category envy
The seed that grows
In a small village near the mountains, there was a Zen temple where lived an old and wise master, Master Gento. Among his students was a young monk named Taro,...
Category time management
The flowing stream
In the same village where Master Gento resided, there lived a woman named Akari, who was known for being perpetually busy. From dawn till dusk, Akari was engrossed in endless...
The empty cup
In a small village, there was a devoted Zen practitioner named Hana, known for her deep commitment to meditation. She was also a mother of three young children, and her...
Category practice
The empty cup
In a small village, there was a devoted Zen practitioner named Hana, known for her deep commitment to meditation. She was also a mother of three young children, and her...
Category temptation
Watching the pot
In a Zen temple, there lived a monk who was known for his strict adherence to fasting as a form of spiritual discipline. However, one season, he found himself constantly...
The garden
In a small village, there was a Zen master known for his wisdom in leading a balanced life. One day, a villager approached the master, concerned about his habit of...
Category eating
Watching the pot
In a Zen temple, there lived a monk who was known for his strict adherence to fasting as a form of spiritual discipline. However, one season, he found himself constantly...
The garden
In a small village, there was a Zen master known for his wisdom in leading a balanced life. One day, a villager approached the master, concerned about his habit of...
Category healthy
The garden
In a small village, there was a Zen master known for his wisdom in leading a balanced life. One day, a villager approached the master, concerned about his habit of...
Category wisdom
A wise scroll
In a quiet corner of the Digital Lotus Temple, a young monk named Hiroshi was diligently studying ancient Zen teachings. One day, he discovered a unique artifact in the temple’s...
The readers paradox
In the early dawn at the Digital Lotus Temple, Master Gento addressed his students with a challenging koan:
Category reflection
The readers paradox
In the early dawn at the Digital Lotus Temple, Master Gento addressed his students with a challenging koan:
Category self
Light and shadow koan
A monk asked the Zen master, “In the interplay of light and shadow, where does the true self dwell?”
The readers paradox
In the early dawn at the Digital Lotus Temple, Master Gento addressed his students with a challenging koan:
Category anxiety
An unlikely flower
In the tranquil Digital Lotus Temple, a student named Yuna approached Master Gento, her mind clouded with anxiety and worry. “Master Gento,” she said, “my heart is heavy with worry,...
Category thoughts
Unwanted toughts
In a Zen monastery, there was a young monk who struggled with unwanted thoughts. Despite his efforts to focus on his meditation and teachings, these thoughts would often arise, causing...
Category fasting
Watching the pot
In a Zen temple, there lived a monk who was known for his strict adherence to fasting as a form of spiritual discipline. However, one season, he found himself constantly...
Category learning
A wise scroll
In a quiet corner of the Digital Lotus Temple, a young monk named Hiroshi was diligently studying ancient Zen teachings. One day, he discovered a unique artifact in the temple’s...
Category death
The path of impermanence koan
On a path long forgotten, a traveler meets his own footprints coming back. “Who walks ahead?” he wonders, only to realize, “It is I, returning from where I’ve never been.”...
Category business
The flowing stream
In the same village where Master Gento resided, there lived a woman named Akari, who was known for being perpetually busy. From dawn till dusk, Akari was engrossed in endless...
Chase the sun
A master said to his disciple, “Chase the sun, and you will never outrun your shadow. Stand still, and the shadow merges into light.” The disciple pondered, “In stillness, then,...
Category frustration
The dog's tail
In the same village where Master Gento lived, there was a villager known for his quick temper and constant frustration. He would often be seen arguing with his neighbors, grumbling...
Chase the sun
A master said to his disciple, “Chase the sun, and you will never outrun your shadow. Stand still, and the shadow merges into light.” The disciple pondered, “In stillness, then,...
Category life
The flowing stream
In the same village where Master Gento resided, there lived a woman named Akari, who was known for being perpetually busy. From dawn till dusk, Akari was engrossed in endless...
Chase the sun
A master said to his disciple, “Chase the sun, and you will never outrun your shadow. Stand still, and the shadow merges into light.” The disciple pondered, “In stillness, then,...
Category work
The flowing stream
In the same village where Master Gento resided, there lived a woman named Akari, who was known for being perpetually busy. From dawn till dusk, Akari was engrossed in endless...
Chase the sun
A master said to his disciple, “Chase the sun, and you will never outrun your shadow. Stand still, and the shadow merges into light.” The disciple pondered, “In stillness, then,...
Category parenting
Join his world
In a small village nestled in the mountains, there lived a woman named Keiko, known for her patience and kind heart. She had a son, Kenji, who was known throughout...
Category children
Join his world
In a small village nestled in the mountains, there lived a woman named Keiko, known for her patience and kind heart. She had a son, Kenji, who was known throughout...
Category behaviour
Join his world
In a small village nestled in the mountains, there lived a woman named Keiko, known for her patience and kind heart. She had a son, Kenji, who was known throughout...
Category sadness
This decaying leaf
In his travels through the countryside, Master Gento encountered a solitary figure named Isamu, who was known for his deep-seated negativity and depressive view of life. Isamu lived in a...
Category sorry
This decaying leaf
In his travels through the countryside, Master Gento encountered a solitary figure named Isamu, who was known for his deep-seated negativity and depressive view of life. Isamu lived in a...
Category negativity
This decaying leaf
In his travels through the countryside, Master Gento encountered a solitary figure named Isamu, who was known for his deep-seated negativity and depressive view of life. Isamu lived in a...
Category dharma
The three marks of existence
In a serene mountain monastery, Master Gento, known for his profound wisdom, dwelled in quiet contemplation. One day, a curious disciple approached him and asked, “Master Gento, can you teach...
Tranquil fields
Once, in a bustling village, there lived a diligent man named Koji. Day in and day out, he toiled in his rice fields, yet the yield seemed elusive. Frustration grew...
Category struggle
Blossom
Once in the peaceful village of Hanami, there lived an old Zen master named Gento. Master Gento was revered for his wisdom and the serenity that seemed to surround him...
Tranquil fields
Once, in a bustling village, there lived a diligent man named Koji. Day in and day out, he toiled in his rice fields, yet the yield seemed elusive. Frustration grew...
Category existence
The three marks of existence
In a serene mountain monastery, Master Gento, known for his profound wisdom, dwelled in quiet contemplation. One day, a curious disciple approached him and asked, “Master Gento, can you teach...
Category koan
Light and shadow koan
A monk asked the Zen master, “In the interplay of light and shadow, where does the true self dwell?”
Category anatta
Light and shadow koan
A monk asked the Zen master, “In the interplay of light and shadow, where does the true self dwell?”
Category haiku
Ember koan
In a silent grove, a master asked the ember, ‘Why do you linger in the ash?’ The ember replied, 'To remind you that even in the aftermath of fury, a...
Category lapses
Blossom
Once in the peaceful village of Hanami, there lived an old Zen master named Gento. Master Gento was revered for his wisdom and the serenity that seemed to surround him...
Category compassion
Compassion poem
In the heart of silence, wisdom whispers, A gentle nudge to see beyond the self. In others’ eyes, our mirrored souls do shimmer, A boundless sea where empathy is felt....
Ember koan
In a silent grove, a master asked the ember, ‘Why do you linger in the ash?’ The ember replied, 'To remind you that even in the aftermath of fury, a...
Category poem
Compassion poem
In the heart of silence, wisdom whispers, A gentle nudge to see beyond the self. In others’ eyes, our mirrored souls do shimmer, A boundless sea where empathy is felt....
Category parents
Up the mountain
In a small village shadowed by a great mountain, there lived an old monk known for his wisdom and serenity. One day, a young man came to him, burdened with...
Category resentment
Up the mountain
In a small village shadowed by a great mountain, there lived an old monk known for his wisdom and serenity. One day, a young man came to him, burdened with...
Category perseverance
Aiko's path
In a bustling village nestled between misty mountains and verdant fields, there lived a layperson named Aiko. Aiko’s days were filled with the cacophony of family life and the unending...
Category spiritual path
Aiko's path
In a bustling village nestled between misty mountains and verdant fields, there lived a layperson named Aiko. Aiko’s days were filled with the cacophony of family life and the unending...
Category setbacks