[Bonus Episode] Choose 1️⃣: 💪Body, 💰Wealth, 👨👩👧👦Family&Friends, or🧠Mind? Which of the four are most important? This bonus episode is a recording of a live discussion led by Venerable Miao Guang on one of our Bodhi Light Tales stories: The Four Wives held on April 24th over Clubhouse. ----- A new season is on its way to you. In the meantime, join us in our next Clubhouse Q&A is on Saturday 22nd May at 6pm PDT. Please join us as we discuss story 17 - “Let Go & Be Saved.” Club...
May 18, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 101
A teenager left home after a fight with his mom and ended up in prison. Find out what happened when his mom visited him in prison. Illustration: Jukuei Hsiao Thank you for listening to Bodhi Light Tales. This brings us to the end of our first season. A new season is on its way to you, but in the meantime, please join us on Clubhouse. Our next Clubhouse Q&A is on Saturday 22nd May at 6pm Pacific Daylight Time. Please join us as we discuss story number 17, “Let Go & Be Saved.” Clubhouse ev...
May 10, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 100
One cannot expect results without working hard to realize them. A man was promised $100K but didn't get any even after he died. What happened? Illustration: Jukuei Hsiao
May 03, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Diligence is the key to opening the door to success. Hear the story of a young musician who overcame challenges with his persistence. Illustration by Venerable Dao Pu
Apr 27, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Too often, we are too hasty in making assumptions and impulsive in our reactions. What can we do to avoid making wrong decisions?
Apr 19, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 97
In today’s world, rumors disguised as factual news are commonplace. What can we do to create a harmonious world?
Apr 12, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 96
There was once a young entrepreneur who failed many of his start-up businesses. What is needed for him to succeed?
Apr 05, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 95
The great strength of forbearance can break defilements. There was once a man who went to the Buddha and repeatedly insulted him. How did the Buddha react?
Mar 29, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Life’s wisdom is most often found in setbacks and losses. An obese man couldn't find clothings that fit him, until he met a kind tailor who shared a wisdom that helped him changed the way he view life... Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu
Mar 22, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 93
We should observe our surroundings and be aware of what the details mean. A man lost his camels and asked the Buddha for help. How did the Buddha assist him?
Mar 15, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 92
The world we live in is in constant change. A man angrily confronted his friend after his milk became spoiled at his friend's place. How could this be resolved? Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
Mar 08, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 91
How do we respond when we encounter an issue? A Buddhist monk kept seeing a spider when he's in a deep meditative state. How did the Elder advised him? Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
Mar 01, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 90
What mindset should we have when we give? A devotee heard about the temple needing donations for construction, and decided to donate a huge sum of money. How did the Chan Master respond? Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu
Feb 22, 2021•9 min
How do the Buddha help us? There was a devout Buddhist who encountered a flood. He began diligently praying to the Buddha for help. Was he saved in the end? Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
Feb 15, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Why is repentance important? An inexplicable human-faced ulcer began growing on a Chan Master's knees. Baffled by the cause of it, the Chan Master went to seek help. Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu
Feb 08, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Life’s greatest treasure is contentment. While trying to grab some candy from a jar, an old man accidentally had his hand stuck in the jar. How did it happen? Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu
Feb 01, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 86
How can we overcome obstacles in our life? A disciple was constantly complaining about the heavy bag that he is carrying, how did his teacher respond to him? Illustration: Jono Cheung
Jan 25, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 85
What kind of attitude is needed for great achievement? Sylvia is very good at her job as a receptionist. However, her boss taught her the right attitude to have towards things seemingly outside of her responsibilities.
Jan 18, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 84
How can we make the best use of everything around us and make them valuable and precious? A sandalwood merchant had difficulties selling his high-quality sandalwood. A charcoal merchant came by to give him some ideas... Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
Jan 11, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 83
What does it take to become successful? A factory manager made a mistake and the boss is extremely upset about it. What can the boss do to handle the situation? Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
Jan 04, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 82
How might we measure the value of one’s life? A philosopher was curious about the purpose of a boatman's life, and decided to ask the boatman.
Dec 28, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Physical and mental illnesses are part of life, and we need the right view to guide us. A thief was caught red-handed. How did he get a passing hunchbacked man to help him?
Dec 21, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 80
An act of compassion can turn a life around. When a thief threatened Master Kuya's life, the Master started crying. What is he crying for?
Dec 14, 2020•7 min
Heaven and hell are not fixed places we journey to, they already exist in our minds. How can our minds live in heaven and hell in every moment?
Dec 07, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 78
As we age, we may put down our perceived burdens one at a time. However we may regret along the way. How can we move along the steps of life and decide what to let go? Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Edited by: Venerable Zhi Sheng, Belinda & Arthur Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun
Nov 30, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 77
A mind full of worries lives in a narrow world. A mind free of worries sleeps on a broader bed. How can a man who’s locked in a small prison cell find peace?
Nov 23, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 76
How many people truly realize the value of their life? A young monk asked his master what’s the value of life. How did his master use a stone to answer?
Nov 16, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 75
We should seek within, not without. A young lady thought that she'd lost her head and kept asking others for help. No one could help her until she met a Monastic...
Nov 09, 2020•7 min
Life’s disasters and fortunes are incurred by one’s actions. A King furiously threw away his Queen’s ring when he insisted her merits and virtue came from him but she disagreed. How did the Queen react?
Nov 02, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 73
True wisdom is to conduct ourselves and approach situations with skillful and expedient means. Once, there were two wives who were competing for their husband’s attention, how did the husband handle the bickering?
Oct 26, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 72
