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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...

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...

Compassion haiku

In the storm’s fierce grasp Still waters hold the moonlight Compassion’s embrace

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...