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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 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,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Monk

When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family.

Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family.

My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world.

Four Things

The world is supported by four things:

  • The learning of the wise
  • The justice of the great
  • The prayers of the righteous and
  • The valor of the brave

But, all of these are as nothing without a ruler who knows the art of ruling.

Sun Rise

Every morning in Africa, when the Sun rises, a deer awakens, knowing it has to outrun the fastest lion, or, be hunted to death …

Every morning in Africa, when the Sun rises, a lion awakens, knowing it has to outrun the slowest deer, or, be starved to death …

It does not matter whether you are a deer or lion, when the Sun rises, better be running at your best.

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