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Bodhi Light Tales

Bodhi Light Tales

By Fo Guang Podcast

Weekly tales of wisdom for mindful people on the go.
Host: Venerable Miao Guang

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Acknowledgments:
1. All stories of Bodhi Light Tales are based on Venerable Master Hsing Yun's works.
2. Logo Design by Sedona Garcia
3. Music by Nicholas Ng (Australia)
4. Stories edited by FGS Institute of Humanistic Buddhism, Center of Int'l Affairs

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Bodhi Light TalesDec 09, 2019

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181 - Offering a Bun

181 - Offering a Bun

181 - Offering a Bun

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

An arhat went to beg for alms, the woman selling buns refused to give him any. Find out what lesson did he teach her...

Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)

 

羅漢與包子

一位阿羅漢前往乞食,賣包子的女人拒絕給他。看看他給了她什麼教訓...

 

Oct 17, 202307:49
180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings

180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings

180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A farmer asked the Buddha to cultivate fields so as to not beg for food. How did the Buddha respond?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/180-not-expounding-teachings-for.html

Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei (鄭心佩)


不因說法而受供

有位農民勸說佛陀要耕田下種才不需要向別人乞食。佛陀如何回應他?

點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/180-not-expounding-teachings-for.html

Jan 30, 202309:27
179 - A Life for a Pearl

179 - A Life for a Pearl

179 - A Life for a Pearl

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A shopkeeper lost a pearl and accused a bhiksu for stealing it. How the the Bhiksu handle it?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/179-life-for-pearl.html

Illustration by: Du Lu (度魯)


鵝吞珠

有位珠寶商因珍珠不見了而懷疑是一位比丘所謂,比丘如何應對他的控訴?

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Jan 16, 202309:09
178 - Katyayana

178 - Katyayana

178 - Katyayana

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Katyayana was foremost amongst the Buddha's disciples in debating the Buddha’s teachings. Here're some instances where he answer all the difficult questions that were posted to him.

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/178-katyayana.html

Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)


論議第一迦旃延

迦旃延尊者在佛陀的比丘弟子中是論議第一。這是關於他如何應對各種向他發問難題的故事。

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Jan 09, 202312:29
177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat

177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat

177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One day, on their way to beg for alms, the Buddha stopped and pointed to two crows fighting on a nearby tree. What did the Buddha do next?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/177-fighting-over-rotten-meat.html

Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)


烏鴉逐臭肉

有一天,佛陀和弟子在托缽的路上,看到樹上正在吵架的兩隻烏鴉。佛陀接下來做了什麼呢?

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Jan 03, 202310:23
176 - True Patience

176 - True Patience

176 - True Patience

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One of Buddha's disciples was warned about the dangers of spreading dharma in an extremely remote and wild place, how did he decide to brave the journey?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/176-true-patience.html

Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知笙法師)


忍辱的真義

佛陀十大弟子之一的富樓那被告誡自己將前去佈教的地方蠻荒未化而老百姓野蠻粗魯,因而弘法佈教很艱辛困難。富樓那又是抱著什麼心態前去的呢?

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Dec 26, 202208:04
175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words

175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words

175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One day, a few of the Buddha’s disciples started praising the Buddha, yet the Buddha ignored their praises. Why is that so?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/175-actions-speak-louder-than-words.html

Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


說不如行

某日,佛陀的一位弟子忽然稱讚佛陀,但佛陀卻無動於衷,為何?

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Dec 19, 202208:49
174 - The Foolish Fool

174 - The Foolish Fool

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A foolish wealthy man thought he was lucky to discover the secret of healing with horse dung. What happened in the end?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/174-foolish-fool.html

Illustration by: Kathryn Lee  (李苑嫣)


愚人愚行

一個愚癡的富人以為僥倖學到馬糞治傷的秘訣,結果發生了什麼事呢?

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Dec 14, 202209:55
173 - Past Affinity

173 - Past Affinity

173 - Past Affinity

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A woman who was serving the Buddha water suddenly hugged the Buddha. How did that happen?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/173-past-affinity.html

Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


婦人的夙因

有位婦人為佛陀送水的時候既突然抱著佛陀。佛陀如何反應?

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Dec 05, 202208:29
172 - The True Magician

172 - The True Magician

172 - The True Magician

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A magician was worried that the Buddha didn't believe his magic, and decided to humiliate him. How did the Buddha respond?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/172-true-magician.html

Illustration by: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)


真正的魔術師

有位魔術師擔心佛陀與他的弟子們不信服於他的魔術,因而決定羞辱佛陀。佛陀如何回應他呢?

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Nov 28, 202213:12
171 - Two Arrows

171 - Two Arrows

171 - Two Arrows

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

What is the difference between a trained and untrained person when they experience pleasant and painful feelings? The Buddha explained with the metaphor of arrows.

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/171-two-arrows.html

Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)


不受第二支箭

一個受過佛法教化和一個未受過佛法教化的人,當他們遇到快樂活悲傷痛苦的事物時,到底有什麼差別呢?

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Nov 22, 202209:59
170 - Not Yours

170 - Not Yours

170 - Not Yours

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

The Buddha was confronted by his father-in-law for abandoning his family. How did the Buddha respond?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/170-not-yours.html

Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師)


不是你的

佛陀的岳父因佛陀曾捨棄家人出家而懷恨在心,便公然對佛陀不敬。佛陀如何回應?

點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/170-not-yours.html

Nov 14, 202209:02
169 - Matanga's Enlightenment

169 - Matanga's Enlightenment

169 - Matanga's Enlightenment

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A lady, named Matanga, became infatuated with one of Buddha's disciple. How did the Buddha handle this?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/169-matangas-enlightenment.html

Illustration by: Shi Jinhui ( (施金輝)


摩登伽女證果

有位叫摩登伽女的女子對佛陀的弟子阿難生起愛慕的心。佛陀如何應付呢?

點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/169-matangas-enlightenment.html

Nov 07, 202214:58
168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within

168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within

168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A cleaning lady, who was known as "filthy woman" by many, was summoned by the Buddha to give his teachings, causing many to confront the Buddha.

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/168-filthy-without-purity-within.html

Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


臭女淨心

有位被眾人稱為「臭女」的清道婦某天被佛陀召來親自說法,讓大眾驚訝並前來討個說法。。

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Oct 31, 202210:51
167 - Ready for a Rainy Day

167 - Ready for a Rainy Day

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

After a heavy rain, how did the two dairy cream merchants respond that led to different outcomes? What was the Buddha’s view on this?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/167-ready-for-rainy-day.html

Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei (鄭心佩)


未雨綢繆

一場大雨過後,兩位賣酪的商人如何應對,而導致了不同的結果?佛陀對此有什麼看法?

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Oct 24, 202209:34
166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform

166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform

166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A man asked for Buddha's help to guide his arrogant and rude daughter-in-law. How did the Buddha help her?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/166-arrogant-sujatas-reform.html

Illustration by: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)


佛度玉耶

有位長者因兒媳驕奢傲慢,請求佛陀度化頑劣的兒媳。佛陀怎麼做呢?

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Oct 17, 202217:50
165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways

165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways

165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

An elephant trainer shared with the Buddha 3 ways to tame an elephant, while the Buddha shared 3 ways to master oneself.

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/165-taming-elephant-three-ways.html

Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)


馴象三法

有位馴象師分享馴服大象的三個方法,而佛陀也有馴服人自己的三種方法。

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Oct 11, 202207:54
164 - Hunters Transformed

164 - Hunters Transformed

164 - Hunters Transformed

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One day, the Buddha visited the village of hunters to show them another way of living...

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/164-hunters-transformed.html

Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師)


獵人改業

某日,佛陀來到了以打獵為生的幾百戶人家,為他們解說打獵的因果。。

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Oct 03, 202210:40
163 - A Fool’s Thirst

163 - A Fool’s Thirst

163 - A Fool’s Thirst

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A foolish man finally found a river after being dehydrated for days, yet he just stared at it…

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/163-fools-thirst.html

Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


愚人喝水

有個好幾天滴水未進的愚人,終於找到一條河,但他卻對著河發呆…

點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/163-fools-thirst.html

Sep 26, 202207:50
162 - Wisdom of the Sea

162 - Wisdom of the Sea

162 - Wisdom of the Sea

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

The fearsome Sea God scared everyone onboard but Ajit, who was calm and unafraid…

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/162-wisdom-of-sea.html

Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)


智度海神

兇猛的海神把船上的人給嚇愣了,而賢者卻勇敢地面對著它…

點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/162-wisdom-of-sea.html

Sep 19, 202212:42
161 - Selfishness Leads to Suffering

161 - Selfishness Leads to Suffering

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Anusasiti lied to the other monastics so that she can have all the food when begging for alms. But one day she met a fierce-looking dog…

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/161-selfishness-leads-to-suffering.html

Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)


私欲遭苦報

為了獨受城裡精美的供養,韋婆多勸阻其他比丘尼入城乞食。但有一天她遇到了一只兇狠的狗…

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Sep 12, 202210:17
160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge

160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge

160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Singalaka was revering in 6 directions as a daily ritual when the Buddha came by to explain the right way of practice.

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/160-singalaka-seeks-refuge.html

Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


善生歸化佛陀

有位名善生的男子每日恭敬的對著六方禮拜。有天,他巧遇佛陀為他點化聖賢法中的六方。

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Sep 05, 202215:30
159 - Saving the Best Milk

159 - Saving the Best Milk

159 - Saving the Best Milk

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Jahnu invited all of his friends to have a taste of the finest milk his cow produced. But when he tried to milk it…

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/159-saving-best-milk.html

Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)


儲藏牛乳

農夫聚集朋友來品嚐自家鮮美牛乳,但在他牽出母牛來擠乳的時候…

點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/159-saving-best-milk.html

Aug 29, 202210:27
158 - The Blind and the Mosquito

158 - The Blind and the Mosquito

158 - The Blind and the Mosquito

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A group of blind men went to hunt down mosquitoes, but instead the group returned home badly wounded….

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/158-blind-and-mosquito.html

Illustration: Chua Moo Moei (朱鈺妹)


盲人除蚊

一群盲者走進森林裡與蚊子作戰,但結果個個負傷歸來...

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Aug 22, 202207:38
157 - Nothing Comes Easy

157 - Nothing Comes Easy

157 - Nothing Comes Easy

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One of Buddha's disciple has a habit of taking things for granted. How did the Buddha show him the importance of cherishing what he has?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/157-nothing-comes-easy.html

Illustration: Sofan Chan


來處不易

佛陀有一弟子不知愛惜物品,佛陀如何教導弟子要愛惜一切呢?

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Aug 15, 202208:07
156 - The Exemplary King

156 - The Exemplary King

156 - The Exemplary King

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

There was once a King who wanted to give generously to his people from hundreds of miles away. A minister volunteered and came up with an interesting plan...

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/156-exemplary-king.html

Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


模範王

曾經有位國王想大行佈施,需要有能力的差使擔任。有位差使擔下重任後就進行了一個大行的計畫。。。

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Aug 08, 202214:15
155 - The Fragrant and the Foul

155 - The Fragrant and the Foul

155 - The Fragrant and the Foul

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Nanda, Buddha's stepbrother, recently started hanging out with a group of unruly bikshus. What did the Buddha do when he found out?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/155-fragrant-and-foul.html

Illustration: Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)


香和臭

佛陀與難陀尊者經過街市時,佛陀讓難陀用手碰了碰魚和花,為什麼呢?

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Aug 01, 202210:05
154 - The Goddess and the Monkey

154 - The Goddess and the Monkey

154 - The Goddess and the Monkey

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

After renouncing, Nanda could not forget his wife. How did the Buddha help him realize his mistake?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/154-goddess-and-monkey.html

Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


天女與獼猴

隨佛陀出家後的難陀,無法忘記自己的美妻。佛陀如何讓難陀覺悟回頭呢?

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Jul 25, 202216:00
153 - Origin of the Ullambana Festival

153 - Origin of the Ullambana Festival

153 - Origin of the Ullambana Festival

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Maudgalyayana, who was foremost in supernatural powers, was left helpless and heartbroken when trying to help his mother. When asked, the Buddha told him that nothing could be done to save her…

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/152-origin-of-ullambana-festival.html

Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


盂蘭盆會

目犍連尊者雖然有「神通第一」之名, 卻因救不了母親而感到十分傷心。當目犍連向佛陀哭救時,佛陀只能說目犍連是救不了母親的。。。

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Jul 18, 202209:49
152 - Scaring the Buddha

152 - Scaring the Buddha

152 - Scaring the Buddha

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

The Buddha was having a late night walking meditation when his attendant decided to scare him. Why did the attendant do it, and how did the Buddah react?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/152-scaring-buddha.html

Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)


扮鬼嚇佛

佛陀在深夜裡經行時,佛陀的侍者決定裝鬼嚇他。佛陀如何反應呢?

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Jul 11, 202207:47
151 - Buddha Calling on the Sick

151 - Buddha Calling on the Sick

151 - Buddha Calling on the Sick

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A sick bhiksu had been bedridden for a long time without anyone's care. When the Buddha and Ananda visited, they found the bhiksu lying on the floor in his soiled robes. What happened then?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/151-buddha-calling-on-sick.html

Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu 道璞法師


佛陀探病

一位生病的比丘,長期臥床不起,無人照顧。當佛陀和阿難來訪時,他們發現比丘穿著穢臭的衣服躺在地上。那時發生了什麼?

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Jul 04, 202208:52
150 - Upali the Barber

150 - Upali the Barber

150 - Upali the Barber

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Upali, from the lowest caste system, was asked to shave the Buddha's head, but he was worried that he's not worthy enough. Did he eventually take the job?

Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/150-upali-barber.html

Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法師


為佛陀剃髮

來自賤族首陀羅族的優波離被舉薦為佛陀理髮,因而惶恐萬分,推諉不敢前去。最後他能成功的為佛陀理髮嗎?

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Jun 27, 202209:45
149 - Old Age is a Gem

149 - Old Age is a Gem

149 - Old Age is a Gem

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One day, the Buddha taught the importance of respecting elders through a story about a kingdom where elders were banished to a remote place and no longer cared for...

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Illustration: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)


老人是寶

有一次,佛陀為了讓弟子們了解他過去世恭敬父母、老人的因緣,於是就說了個故事:關於一個把長者都驅逐到遠方拋棄的國家。。

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Jun 20, 202212:16
148 - Saving Aṅgulimāla

148 - Saving Aṅgulimāla

148 - Saving Aṅgulimāla

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Aṅgulimāla is a murderer who believed that killing people will lead him to enlightenment. How did the Buddha help him?

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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)


度化鴦崛摩羅

鴦崛摩羅因誤信老師,以殺人為覺悟之道。佛陀聽聞後如何度化他呢?

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Jun 12, 202210:06
147 - The Three Kasyapas

147 - The Three Kasyapas

147 - The Three Kasyapas

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

The Buddha was seeking a night's stay at one of the Kasyapas brothers. There's only a room with a venomous snake left, yet the Buddha insisted on staying. Did the Buddha survive the night?

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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


三迦葉棄邪歸正

佛陀特地往訪在山中居住的拜火教首領優樓頻羅迦葉借住一宿,不料優樓頻羅家中只剩一間有毒龍的房間,佛陀卻堅持要入住。佛陀如果度過那晚呢?

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Jun 06, 202210:24
146 - Devadatta's Battle

146 - Devadatta's Battle


146 - Devadatta's Battle

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Devadatta, one of seven Sakyan princes became renounced under the Buddha. He grew to despise the Buddha and tried to surpass the Buddha no matter what, even if it could be a deadly act...

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Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)

怨親平等

提婆達多是釋迦族七王子之一,在佛陀座下出家。但他卻在心中鄙視佛陀,無論如何都想超越佛陀,即使這可能是致命的行為……

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May 30, 202211:51
145 - The Old Housemaid

145 - The Old Housemaid

145 - The Old Housemaid

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A housemaid's disagreement with her master's generosity towards the Buddha soon turned into resentment and jealousy. How did the Buddha help someone who detest the sight of him?

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Illustration: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知聖法師)


度化女僕

有一位老女僕因不滿自己主人對佛陀的大佈施而對佛陀產生忌妒和怨恨。佛陀如何度化一位不願遇到他的人呢?

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May 23, 202212:19
144 - Parrots Welcoming the Buddha

144 - Parrots Welcoming the Buddha

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

On the journey towards the kingdom of Magadha, the Buddha had to pass through a big forest where the Parrot King lived…

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Illustration: Venerable Juewei (覺瑋法師)


鸚鵡迎佛

在往摩竭陀國的路途上,佛陀必須經過一座大森林,裡頭住了一位鸚鵡大王…

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May 16, 202208:12
143 - The Sixth Bhiksu

143 - The Sixth Bhiksu

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

While strolling down the river, the Buddha met a very frantic Yasa. It was then Yasa shared his terrible nightmare…

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Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法師


度化耶舍

佛陀在河畔散步時,遇到一位十分慌張的青年, 名叫耶舍。感到不安的耶舍述說他所夢見的惡夢。。。

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May 10, 202210:04
142 - Love Yourself

142 - Love Yourself

142 - Love Yourself

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

On the topic of love, King Prasenajit contemplated on loving oneself and shared his reflections with the Buddha.

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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)


誰是愛自己的人

波斯匿王獨坐靜思時,反思著怎麼樣才能真正做一個『自愛』的人...

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May 02, 202207:41
141 - King Prasenajit Taking Refuge

141 - King Prasenajit Taking Refuge

141 - King Prasenajit Taking Refuge

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

King Prasenajit decided to pay Buddha a visit, to find out how a young man like him was able to inspire faith and respect in many people…

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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


波斯匿王的皈依

波斯匿王不了解為什麼年紀輕輕的佛陀能受到多人的崇敬與信仰,於是決定親自拜訪佛陀。

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Apr 25, 202213:28
140 - Paving Jetavana with Gold

140 - Paving Jetavana with Gold

140 - Paving Jetavana with Gold

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

In order to dissuade Sudatta from buying his beloved garden, the reluctant Prince Jeta gave an impossible offer where he requested the grounds of the garden to be paved in gold...

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Illustration: Venerable Juewei (覺瑋法師)


黃金舖地建祇園

為了打消須達長者想買花園的意念,祇陀太子要求須達長者用黃金佈滿自己心愛的園林

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Apr 18, 202213:41
139 - Safeguarding Rahula

139 - Safeguarding Rahula

139 - Safeguarding Rahula

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

A young Rahula was sheltering in the restroom as his own room was occupied by a senior bhiksu. Little did he know that there was heading his way…

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Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法


救護羅睺羅

一場大雨,年幼的羅睺羅因為自己的房間被比丘佔去了,只好躲在廁所裡裡頭。但他沒想到有一條猛蛇在廁所的方向遊著

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Apr 11, 202207:50
138 - A Road to Faith

138 - A Road to Faith

138 - A Road to Faith

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Seeking a more routine life, a cattle herder renounced and became a monastic. But he was soon bored and returned to laity. The bhiksus grew wary of him as he repeated this process 6 more times…

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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)


信心之路

不想受挨餓之苦,牧牛人出家加入僧團。但因對僧團生活感到厭倦的他而返回俗家。沒過幾天因思念僧團又再次出家,如此反覆六次來回,比丘對牧牛人感到無奈與不信任。。。

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Apr 04, 202209:40
137 - Everlasting Wealth

137 - Everlasting Wealth

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One of Buddha's disciple Ayusya was extremely wealthy yet known to be very generous with his wealth. Why is he so generous?

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Illustration: Illustration: George Williams


長壽道人

佛陀有一個家財萬貫、富可敵國的弟子叫長壽道人,平日卻非常喜愛救濟貧苦人家。他為什麼這麼慷慨呢?

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Mar 28, 202209:26
136 - The Parrot King

136 - The Parrot King

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

One of Buddha's disciples' alms begging behavior gave Buddha an opportunity to teach the Bhiksus through the story of a Parrot King.

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Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)


鸚鵡王

有一位比丘的化緣習慣讓佛陀為众比丘開示《鸚鵡王》的故事。

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Mar 21, 202208:12
135 - Feeding the Eagle

135 - Feeding the Eagle

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

In one of his previous lives as King Sibi, the Buddha was confronted with an unreasonable request: sacrificing himself to save a pigeon.

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Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)


割肉餵鷹

釋迦牟尼佛曾是一位大國王,名叫薩波達。 為了救護鴿命,他必須自我犧牲

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Mar 14, 202208:08
134 - The Arhat with Long Eyebrows

134 - The Arhat with Long Eyebrows

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

The arhat with long eyebrows was an enlightened sage, but he had not yet entered nirvana. Why is that?

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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


長眉羅漢

長眉羅漢是個證果的聖者,但他未入涅槃。 這是怎麼一回事?

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Mar 07, 202209:01
133 - Blissful Bhadrika

133 - Blissful Bhadrika

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

Bhadrika was formerly a prince before he renounced. One day while meditating, he realized something that caused him great bliss.

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Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)


跋提王子

跋提王子跟佛陀出家後有一天在森林中參禪靜坐,忽然禁不住內心的歡喜,此起彼落的呼聲:「好快樂啊!好快樂!」跋提王子是悟到什麼了呢?

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Mar 01, 202209:22
132 - The Poorest

132 - The Poorest

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang

An old man wanted to give away a golden box to the poorest man. As everyone came forth to claim it, how can he decide?

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Illustration: Venerable You Cheng (有澄法師)


最貧窮的人

有位長者想把一個金盒子送給世間最貧窮的人,結果引來許多人前來領取。長者該如何決定誰是最貧窮的呢?

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Feb 21, 202207:01