Buddhist Stories

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

The Robber Who Bowed to Kindness

There are moments in life when we feel surrounded by cruelty—our own or that of others. Maybe we’ve seen the damage anger can cause. Maybe we’ve been hurt by someone...

The Buddha and the Starving Tigress

There are moments in life when compassion is not a theory, but a question that grips the soul: What would you give to ease another’s suffering? In a world full...

The Monk Who Slept in a Graveyard

We all carry hidden fears. Some are obvious—like the fear of pain, failure, or loss. Others are subtler but even more powerful: fear of being alone, of death, of the...

The Forest Monk and the Hungry Tiger

We live in an age of constant motion and rising tension. Even when we are safe, we feel restless. Even in peace, we brace for threat. Fear creeps in through...

The Nun Who Tamed Her Rage

There are moments in life when anger rises not as a spark, but as a wildfire. A word, a memory, a loss—suddenly the heart is ablaze. We lash out. We...

The Monk Who Would Not Meditate

There are moments in life when the teachings that guide others leave us feeling empty. When the practices that inspire most seem hollow. You might sit in meditation because you’re...

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...