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Bodhi Light Tales

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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

71 - This Little Piggy

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?

Oct 19, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 71

70 - Praying for Wealth

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?

Oct 12, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 70

69 - Outside the Box

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?

Oct 05, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 69

68 - The Painters

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?

Sep 28, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 68

67 - The Happy Suit

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

Sep 21, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 67

66 - Devil's Mask

We should respect everyone’s faith and religious path. A mother was extremely dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law’s dedication to a religion, and decided to teach her a lesson, but things didn’t go as expected.

Sep 15, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 66

65 - Discipline

As a teacher, parent, or leader, we ought to teach and lead by example rather than through words. There was once an Abbot who found out his disciple frequently broke the precept of refraining from intoxicants. How did he guide his disciple to the right path?

Sep 07, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 65

64 - No Lies

People often deceive others by telling lies to benefit themselves. A Chan Master was faced with the dilemma of defying the Emperor's orders or facing punishment. How did he handle the situation?

Aug 30, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 64

63 - Bubble Mountain

There was once many monkeys living in a forest by the sea. They always wondered about life out in the sea. One day, curiosity got the better of them.

Aug 24, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 63

62 - Filthy

There was once a boy who fell into a well and became filthy. How did a Chan Master react to his disciple’s reluctance to clean the boy?

Aug 17, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 62

61 - Choices for Life

There was a Queen who was in the dilemma of violating the precepts to please her furious King. What should she do?

Aug 10, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 61

60 - Offering the Light

There was once a poor girl who offered a small oil lamp at the temple, but was looked down by a wealthy benefactor. How did the girl’s giving intentions changed his views?

Aug 03, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 60

59 - Fearing Nothing

There was an old grandma who had a very sweet tooth, and often overeats sweets. However, she’s never afraid of getting sick. Why did she become so fearless?

Jul 27, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 59

58 - Quit Anger

William is a talented factory manager who had difficulties controlling his temper. What is he missing in this process of quitting anger?

Jul 21, 20206 minSeason 1Ep. 58

57 - Puffin the Cat

There was once a cat who stole some food because it's hungry. How did this small act on desire eventually turn into a big uncontrollable greed?

Jul 13, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 57

56 - Soccer Game

During a soccer match, both Ben’s shirt and his girlfriend’s hair caught on fire by accident. How were they able to react selflessly?

Jul 06, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 56

55 - Mind Your Own Business

When a ferryman accidentally killed many sea creatures while ferrying passengers, who should bear the responsibility? The ferryman or the passengers?

Jun 29, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 55

54 - Follow the Rules

There was once two children who didn't want to follow the rules. Their parents decided to teach them a lesson...

Jun 22, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 54

53 - Being Saved

A deaf man, a blind man, and a crippled man lived together in a house. One day, their house caught fire. How did they survive the fire?

Jun 15, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 53

52 - Returning His Worries

There was once a very happy couple. Their rich neighbor couldn't understand why they can be so happy, while he's miserable. One day, he decided to give them some of his worries.

Jun 08, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 52

51 - Barks of Life

Ray's marriage is no longer bringing him happiness just after a year. Feeling dejected, he visited a temple to seek advise from a Venerable.

Jun 01, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 52

50 - Better off Blind

A loving couple became blind when they were young. 30 years later, they regained their eyesight, but only to find out an upsetting truth.

May 25, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 50

49 - A Boy’s Offering

Jaya was building castles from dirt when the Buddha was passing by. Jaya innocently offered corps made of dirt to the Buddha. How did the Buddha react?

May 18, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 49

48 - Dirty Basin

Rahula, the son of Buddha, had the mischievous habit of lying for fun. How did the Buddha teach Rahula a lesson?

May 11, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 48

47 - A Night Out

Chan Master Sengai caught his disciples red-handed for sneaking out of the monastery at night. How did he handle the situation with compassion and wisdom?

May 04, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 47

46 - Death and Life

Ida's husband passed away suddenly, and she had a hard time accepting his death. How can she cope with the reality?

Apr 27, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 46

45 - Nudist Country

Jordan and Oliver are businessmen. While passing through a nudist country, they experienced a culture shock. How can they successfully sell their products?

Apr 20, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 45

44 - A Loving Son

Leah has a serious gambling addiction, and neglected her husband and son. It was her son's birthday one day, but she couldn't even afford a cake due to her gambling habit...

Apr 13, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 44

43 - The Happy Mom Washing Machine

Bryan and Isabel saved up their allowance in order to help their mother with laundry washing. However, they were short in cash to buy the cheapest washing machine...

Apr 06, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 43

42 - A Bowl of Noodles

Annie was upset with her mother, and ran away from home. However, she forgot her wallet, and was starving when she arrived at a noodle store...

Mar 30, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 42
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