| Publication Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Pages | 82 |
| ISBN | 9781780000000 |
| Series | Buddhist Stories |
| Language | English |
| Author | Venerable Master Miao Lien |
The Story of the Father and His Son
Series：Buddhist Stories Vol 3
The Venerable Master often used stories and parables to present the Dharma in a lively and easy-to-understand way. This book is a collection of stories from the Venerable Master’s daily lectures. They allow you to know the truth of life, understand cause and effect, and become aware of impermanence from different perspectives. As the book has something for everyone, people of all ages will enjoy reading these wonderful stories. This is the best book for those who want to learn about Buddhism but do not know where to start.
- Preface..........3
- The Venerable Master Miao Lien..........4
- An Introduction to Lingyen Mountain Temple..........9
- The Happy Cement Worker..........14
- Wealth is a Poisonous Snake..........18
- The Story of the Father and His Son ..........21
- The Little Winter Melon..........23
- Unconditional Charity..........27
- The Life-Saving Mouthful of Water..........29
- Rats Fighting..........32
- Studying Diligently in Hardship..........35
- The Wedding Reception..........39
- Carry Flax and Discard Gold..........43
- Lumberjack fends off tiger by reciting the Buddha's name..........48
- The Buddha's Retributions: A Golden Spear and Horse Feed..........53
- Getting Out of te Cage..........57
- Maitreya, the Bodhisattva with a Big Belly ..........60
- The First Shramanera, Rahula..........64
- Escaping to the West..........71