Bodhi Light Tales

Weekly tales of wisdom for mindful people on the go. Host: Venerable Miao Guang Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhilighttales Twitter: https://twitter.com/BodhiLightTales Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodhi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNLj4Na5-xtN4O5wksBGvg Blogspot: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/ 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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Episodes

11 - Tuning the String Properly

A novice monk was very dedicated to his practice, but had a burnout. Thinking that he’s not suitable to be a monk, he went to his teacher to quit. His teacher asked him about how to tune a guitar instead...

Aug 26, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 11

10 - The Overflowing Cup

Aaron wanted to prove his intelligence by challenging the Chan Master with a question. The Chan Master made Aaron realized his ego through a simple cup of tea.

Aug 19, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 10

9 - Jealousy, Thy Name Is Weakness

A great master had pain in both his legs due to arthritis. His two disciples offered to massage each of his legs to relieve the pain. Wanting to encourage the disciples to learn from each other, the master often praised the other disciple in front of each of them. However. this stirred jealousy between the disciples that led to a tragedy in the end.

Aug 12, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 9

8 - Bubble Necklace

King Louise's daughter, Princess Bella, wanted a necklace made of bubbles in the pond. The king, not wanting to disappoint Bella, gathered all the florists in the city to solve this problem. No one could do it, until the oldest florist came up with a plan to help the daughter realize her attachment to impermanent things. Follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhilightpodcasts

Aug 05, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7 - Finding Our Long Lost Mind

Simon, a tofu maker, finally attained permission to enter the meditation hall after promising to remain silent and meditate. Through taming his monkey mind, he realized something that he had long forgotten.

Jul 29, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6 - To Have Only Stolen Once

One night, Peter tried to steal from Chan Master Shiwu but was caught red-handed. The Chan Master shared that he's ever only stolen once in his life, but was forever satisfied since.

Jul 22, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5 - Compassion Is Like a Bridge

A man seeks advice from a monk about his troubles at work as he was unable to relate to his colleagues. The monk inquires about the man's relationship with his pet dog, and in his own answer the man found the solution.

Jul 15, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4 - A Simple Change Of Mind

There was an old woman who cried everyday, rain or shine as she thought about her two daughters. A Buddhist monk taught her to change her perspective and she smiled everyday since...

Jul 08, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3 - A Respectful Heart Is the Buddha's Heart

The five fingers were arguing over who's the leader among all the fingers. They later realized that a good leader needs to be humble, respectful, and compassionate...

Jul 01, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2 - Where Is Happiness?

Once upon a time, there were two homeless dogs who had only each other. The younger dog always wondered how to find happiness, and the older dog shared his wisdom.

Jun 24, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1 - The Four Wives

A man is on his death bed, and doesn't want to die alone. He has four wives, and asks them who would go with him...

Jun 17, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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