Buddhist Stories

Buddhist stories—ancient and modern—offer timeless truths of compassion and wisdom, gently guiding the heart toward peace and insight.

Angulimala: From Killer to Saint

There are times in life when we feel broken beyond repair. Maybe we’ve made mistakes we deeply regret. Maybe we carry shame, guilt, or the burden of actions that seem...

Patachara and the River of Tears

There are moments in life when pain comes not as a single blow, but as a flood. A series of losses, one after another, so swift and merciless that we...

The Blind Monk Who Saw the Truth

There are times in life when we feel lost — not just directionless, but as if some vital part of us has gone dim. Our plans collapse, our hopes disappoint,...

The Story of Kisa Gotami and the Mustard Seed

There are moments in life that shatter us. No words can soften their weight. For those who have lost a child, a parent, or someone beloved, grief can feel like...

Ananda’s Grief and the Teaching on Letting Go

Grief is something we all come to know. Whether it is the loss of someone we love, the closing of a chapter in life, or the ache of dreams unmet,...

Mahākassapa’s Robe and the Spirit of Renunciation

In a world that glorifies accumulation, ambition, and appearances, many of us quietly ache for something else: a life that feels lighter, truer, more peaceful. We carry burdens not only...

The Ox Who Carried the World’s Burden

There are times in life when we feel weighed down by everything — responsibilities, grief, the hurt of others, even our own sense of failure. We carry loads not only...

The Prince Who Spoke Only Truth

In a world where half-truths are common and honesty is often sacrificed for gain, many of us quietly long for something purer. We yearn for words we can trust, for...

The Kind Elephant Who Carried the Poor

There are moments in life when we feel the weight of the world pressing down—when our hearts ache with loneliness, our bodies tire from struggle, and our spirits grow weary...

The Merchant Who Gave Everything Away

In the modern world, many people strive tirelessly for material success. We chase wealth, status, and comfort, believing that more accumulation will lead to more happiness. For a time, it...