Compassionate Umbrella

Parasols in Wuhan, China [author: Bruce Lee]

A Western Buddhist woman was in India, studying with her teacher. She was riding with another woman friend in a rickshaw-like carriage, when they were attacked by a man on the street.

A mind that lets go

Ajahn Chah
"Do everything with a mind that lets go..."

Zen in a Beggar's Life


Zen monk begging for food

Tosui was a well-known Zen teacher of his time. He had lived in several temples and taught in various provinces.
The last temple he visited accumulated so many adherents that Tosui told them he was going to quit the lecture business entirely. He advised them to disperse and to go wherever they desired. After that no one could find any trace of him.