The Man Who Takes Salt
Once upon a time there was a stupid man who went to another man’s home. The host gave
him something to eat. After he complained that the food was insipid,
Sakyamuni’s Fables
Buddhism originates in the teachings of Shakyamuni (Gautama Siddartha), who was born in what is now Nepal some 2,500 years ago.
The Stupid Man Who Stored Up Milk
Once upon a time there was a stupid man who was about to give a party. He wanted to store
up milk for his guests.
The Head is Broken with Pears
Once upon a time there was a bald-headed man who was bit in his head by a few pears
thrown at him. He forbore taking the blows without knowing that he should have tried to
dodge them.
The Wife Who Pretends to be Dead
Once upon a time there was a stupid man who loved very much his beautiful wife. However,
she had no true love for him. In the meantime, she associated herself surreptitiously with
another man.
Getting Thirsty on Seeing Water
Once there was a fellow desperately in need of water for his thirst. On seeing the blazing fog,
he mistook it for water. He pursued it until he reached the Indus River.
The Dead Son
Once upon a time there was a man who brought up seven boys, one of whom died. Finding
the son dead, he intended to leave the body in the house and moved out himself.