Bodhi Light Tales

The world we live in is in constant change. A man angrily confronted his friend after his milk became spoiled at his friend's place. How could this be resolved? Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

How do we respond when we encounter an issue? A Buddhist monk kept seeing a spider when he's in a deep meditative state. How did the Elder advised him? Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

What mindset should we have when we give? A devotee heard about the temple needing donations for construction, and decided to donate a huge sum of money. How did the Chan Master respond? Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu

How do the Buddha help us? There was a devout Buddhist who encountered a flood. He began diligently praying to the Buddha for help. Was he saved in the end? Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Why is repentance important? An inexplicable human-faced ulcer began growing on a Chan Master's knees. Baffled by the cause of it, the Chan Master went to seek help.  Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu

Life’s greatest treasure is contentment. While trying to grab some candy from a jar, an old man accidentally had his hand stuck in the jar. How did it happen? Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu

How can we overcome obstacles in our life? A disciple was constantly complaining about the heavy bag that he is carrying, how did his teacher respond to him?  Illustration: Jono Cheung

What kind of attitude is needed for great achievement? Sylvia is very good at her job as a receptionist. However, her boss taught her the right attitude to have towards things seemingly outside of her responsibilities. 

How can we make the best use of everything around us and make them valuable and precious? A sandalwood merchant had difficulties selling his high-quality sandalwood. A charcoal merchant came by to give him some ideas... Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

What does it take to become successful? A factory manager made a mistake and the boss is extremely upset about it. What can the boss do to handle the situation? Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

How might we measure the value of one’s life? A philosopher was curious about the purpose of a boatman's life, and decided to ask the boatman.

Physical and mental illnesses are part of life, and we need the right view to guide us. A thief was caught red-handed. How did he get a passing hunchbacked man to help him?

An act of compassion can turn a life around. When a thief threatened Master Kuya's life, the Master started crying. What is he crying for?

Heaven and hell are not fixed places we journey to, they already exist in our minds. How can our minds live in heaven and hell in every moment?

As we age, we may put down our perceived burdens one at a time. However we may regret along the way. How can we move along the steps of life and decide what to let go? Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Edited by: Venerable Zhi Sheng, Belinda & Arthur Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

A mind full of worries lives in a narrow world. A mind free of worries sleeps on a broader bed. How can a man who’s locked in a small prison cell find peace?

How many people truly realize the value of their life? A young monk asked his master what’s the value of life. How did his master use a stone to answer?

We should seek within, not without. A young lady thought that she'd lost her head and kept asking others for help. No one could help her until she met a Monastic...

Life’s disasters and fortunes are incurred by one’s actions. A King furiously threw away his Queen’s ring when he insisted her merits and virtue came from him but she disagreed. How did the Queen react?

True wisdom is to conduct ourselves and approach situations with skillful and expedient means. Once, there were two wives who were competing for their husband’s attention, how did the husband handle the bickering?

An act of compassion can have a great impact on others. One day, a butcher missed work as the temple’s gong that he depended on as a morning alarm didn’t ring. Why did the monastic skip ringing the gong that day?

Most people think that giving only benefits the one who receives, but it actually benefits the giver too. Two brothers owned a field; one prayed to the Heavenly God for wealth, while the other cultivated the field. How did the Heavenly God help the brothers?

When a workplace embraces creativity, we often see increased problem-solving, team diversity, and effective teamwork. A design studio is hiring a studio director but received 500 applicants. How can the hiring manager find the right candidate?

Everything in this world is only possible due to many conditions coming together. A group of painters were supposed to complete a painting together for a king, but one of them went missing. What should they do?

Where can we find happiness? A young man went around asking people from various backgrounds on their secret to happiness.