February 9

Be a Mirror

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The preacher said, “The best thing that we can do is to leave everything in God’s hands. Realize that only he knows what is best for us. Don’t insist on your way but let God decide your path.”
Replied the master, “If I followed your advice, I would wake up everyday and do nothing. What you [...]

October 17

The Master’s Cat

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The master kept a cat that was so adorable that pretty soon, his disciples were divided into two factions, each wanting to claim responsibility for taking care of the cat. The rivalry between the two groups became so intense that one day, the master grabbed the cat and a sword in front of the disciples [...]

September 29

Sitting Quietly

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Sitting quietly, doing nothing,
Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.
–Zenrin KushĂ»