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Bodhi Light Tales187 - Embracing PatienceStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Rahula was abused by a disrespectful man but managed to maintain his calmness. Find out how he achieved it...
忍辱的美德
羅睺羅被一個流氓惡漢侮辱， 但他卻能保持冷靜。他是如何做到的呢？
2024-07-2911 min
Bodhi Light Tales186 - The Little Novice and the AntsStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A little monk was meant to have only 7 days left to live, but continued to live on. Uncover the mystery behind his prolonged life...
長壽的沙彌
一位小沙彌本該只剩下七天的壽命，但他卻繼續活了下來。這背後有什麼蹊蹺？2024-07-2907 min
Bodhi Light Tales185 - Up in FlamesStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Arlo had the reckless habit of not only smoking but also carelessly discarding his cigarette butts. Learn about the serious consequence of his actions...
火燒城
Arlo 不僅有吸煙的壞習慣，還隨意丟棄煙蒂。他的行為造成了多嚴重的後果？2024-07-2908 min
Bodhi Light Tales184 - "Water Drop" MonkStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A young monk sought to learn from Zen Master Gisan and later became known as the Water Drop Monk. Discover the story behind his transformation...
滴水和尚一位僧青年向儀山禪師學習，後來成為了「水滴和尚」。來聽聽他的人生轉變吧！
2024-07-2908 min
Bodhi Light Tales181 - Offering a Bun181 - Offering a Bun
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
An arhat went to beg for alms, the
woman selling buns refused to give him any. Find out what lesson did he teach
her...
Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
羅漢與包子
一位阿羅漢前往乞食，賣包子的女人拒絕給他。看看他給了她什麼教訓...
2023-10-1707 min
Learn Chinese from Taiwanese 跟台灣人學中文Final Episode: 如果你對佛教有興趣，一定要去台灣的 "佛光山" If you're interested in Buddhism, you must visit Taiwan's 'Fo Guang Shan'This is the Final Episode of our Podcast-跟台灣人學中文 Learn Chinese from Taiwanese. 😢
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佛光山 Fóguāngshān - Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center
宅 zhái - "otaku" or someone who is a homebody and prefers staying indo...2023-06-0907 min
Bodhi Light Tales180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A farmer asked the Buddha to cultivate fields so as to not beg for food. How did the Buddha respond?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/180-not-expounding-teachings-for.html
Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei (鄭心佩)
不因說法而受供
有位農民勸說佛陀要耕田下種才不需要向別人乞食。佛陀如何回應他？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/180-not-expounding-teachings-for.html2023-01-3009 min
Bodhi Light Tales179 - A Life for a Pearl179 - A Life for a Pearl
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A shopkeeper lost a pearl and accused a bhiksu for stealing it. How the the Bhiksu handle it?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/179-life-for-pearl.html
Illustration by: Du Lu (度魯)
鵝吞珠
有位珠寶商因珍珠不見了而懷疑是一位比丘所謂，比丘如何應對他的控訴？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/179-life-for-pearl.html2023-01-1609 min
Bodhi Light Tales178 - Katyayana178 - Katyayana
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Katyayana was foremost amongst the Buddha's disciples in debating the Buddha’s teachings. Here're some instances where he answer all the difficult questions that were posted to him.
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/178-katyayana.html
Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
論議第一迦旃延
迦旃延尊者在佛陀的比丘弟子中是論議第一。這是關於他如何應對各種向他發問難題的故事。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/178-katyayana.html2023-01-0912 min
Bodhi Light Tales177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, on their way to beg for alms, the Buddha stopped and pointed to two crows fighting on a nearby tree. What did the Buddha do next?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/177-fighting-over-rotten-meat.html
Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
烏鴉逐臭肉
有一天，佛陀和弟子在托缽的路上，看到樹上正在吵架的兩隻烏鴉。佛陀接下來做了什麼呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/177-fighting-over-rotten-meat.html2023-01-0310 min
Bodhi Light Tales176 - True Patience176 - True Patience
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciples was warned about the dangers of spreading dharma in an extremely remote and wild place, how did he decide to brave the journey?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/176-true-patience.html
Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知笙法師)
忍辱的真義
佛陀十大弟子之一的富樓那被告誡自己將前去佈教的地方蠻荒未化而老百姓野蠻粗魯，因而弘法佈教很艱辛困難。富樓那又是抱著什麼心態前去的呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/176-true-patience.html2022-12-2608 min
Bodhi Light Tales175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, a few of the Buddha’s disciples started praising the Buddha, yet the Buddha ignored their praises. Why is that so?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/175-actions-speak-louder-than-words.html
Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
說不如行
某日，佛陀的一位弟子忽然稱讚佛陀，但佛陀卻無動於衷，為何？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/175-actions-speak-louder-than-words.html2022-12-1908 min
Bodhi Light Tales174 - The Foolish FoolStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A foolish wealthy man thought he was lucky to discover the secret of healing with horse dung. What happened in the end?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/174-foolish-fool.html
Illustration by: Kathryn Lee (李苑嫣)
愚人愚行
一個愚癡的富人以為僥倖學到馬糞治傷的秘訣，結果發生了什麼事呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/174-foolish-fool.html2022-12-1409 min
Bodhi Light Tales173 - Past Affinity173 - Past Affinity
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A woman who was serving the Buddha water suddenly hugged the Buddha. How did that happen?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/173-past-affinity.html
Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
婦人的夙因
有位婦人為佛陀送水的時候既突然抱著佛陀。佛陀如何反應？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/173-past-affinity.html2022-12-0508 min
Bodhi Light Tales172 - The True Magician172 - The True Magician
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A magician was worried that the Buddha didn't believe his magic, and decided to humiliate him. How did the Buddha respond?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/172-true-magician.html
Illustration by: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
真正的魔術師
有位魔術師擔心佛陀與他的弟子們不信服於他的魔術，因而決定羞辱佛陀。佛陀如何回應他呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/172-true-magician.html2022-11-2813 min
Bodhi Light Tales171 - Two Arrows171 - Two Arrows
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
What is the difference between a trained and untrained person when they experience pleasant and painful feelings? The Buddha explained with the metaphor of arrows.
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/171-two-arrows.html
Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
不受第二支箭
一個受過佛法教化和一個未受過佛法教化的人，當他們遇到快樂活悲傷痛苦的事物時，到底有什麼差別呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/171-two-arrows.html2022-11-2209 min
Bodhi Light Tales170 - Not Yours170 - Not Yours
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The Buddha was confronted by his father-in-law for abandoning his family. How did the Buddha respond?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/170-not-yours.html
Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師)
不是你的
佛陀的岳父因佛陀曾捨棄家人出家而懷恨在心，便公然對佛陀不敬。佛陀如何回應？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/170-not-yours.html2022-11-1409 min
Bodhi Light Tales169 - Matanga's Enlightenment169 - Matanga's Enlightenment
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A lady, named Matanga, became infatuated with one of Buddha's disciple. How did the Buddha handle this?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/169-matangas-enlightenment.html
Illustration by: Shi Jinhui ( (施金輝)
摩登伽女證果
有位叫摩登伽女的女子對佛陀的弟子阿難生起愛慕的心。佛陀如何應付呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/169-matangas-enlightenment.html2022-11-0714 min
Bodhi Light Tales168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A cleaning lady, who was known as "filthy woman" by many, was summoned by the Buddha to give his teachings, causing many to confront the Buddha.
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/168-filthy-without-purity-within.html
Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
臭女淨心
有位被眾人稱為「臭女」的清道婦某天被佛陀召來親自說法，讓大眾驚訝並前來討個說法。。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/168-filthy-without-purity-within.html2022-10-3110 min
Bodhi Light Tales167 - Ready for a Rainy DayStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
After a heavy rain, how did the two dairy cream merchants respond that led to different outcomes? What was the Buddha’s view on this?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/167-ready-for-rainy-day.html
Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei (鄭心佩)
未雨綢繆
一場大雨過後，兩位賣酪的商人如何應對，而導致了不同的結果？佛陀對此有什麼看法？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/167-ready-for-rainy-day.html2022-10-2409 min
Bodhi Light Tales166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A man asked for Buddha's help to guide his arrogant and rude daughter-in-law. How did the Buddha help her?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/166-arrogant-sujatas-reform.html
Illustration by: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)
佛度玉耶
有位長者因兒媳驕奢傲慢，請求佛陀度化頑劣的兒媳。佛陀怎麼做呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/166-arrogant-sujatas-reform.html2022-10-1717 min
Bodhi Light Tales165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
An elephant trainer shared with the Buddha 3 ways to tame an elephant, while the Buddha shared 3 ways to master oneself.
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/165-taming-elephant-three-ways.html
Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
馴象三法
有位馴象師分享馴服大象的三個方法，而佛陀也有馴服人自己的三種方法。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/165-taming-elephant-three-ways.html2022-10-1107 min
Bodhi Light Tales164 - Hunters Transformed164 - Hunters Transformed
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, the Buddha visited the village of hunters to show them another way of living...
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/164-hunters-transformed.html
Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師)
獵人改業
某日，佛陀來到了以打獵為生的幾百戶人家，為他們解說打獵的因果。。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/164-hunters-transformed.html2022-10-0310 min
Bodhi Light Tales163 - A Fool’s Thirst163 - A Fool’s Thirst
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A foolish man finally found a river after being dehydrated for days, yet he just stared at it…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/163-fools-thirst.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
愚人喝水
有個好幾天滴水未進的愚人，終於找到一條河，但他卻對著河發呆…
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/163-fools-thirst.html2022-09-2607 min
Bodhi Light Tales162 - Wisdom of the Sea162 - Wisdom of the Sea
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The fearsome Sea God scared everyone onboard but Ajit, who was calm and unafraid…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/162-wisdom-of-sea.html
Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
智度海神
兇猛的海神把船上的人給嚇愣了，而賢者卻勇敢地面對著它…
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/162-wisdom-of-sea.html2022-09-1912 min
Bodhi Light Tales161 - Selfishness Leads to SufferingStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Anusasiti lied to the other monastics so that she can have all the food when begging for alms. But one day she met a fierce-looking dog…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/161-selfishness-leads-to-suffering.html
Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
私欲遭苦報
為了獨受城裡精美的供養，韋婆多勸阻其他比丘尼入城乞食。但有一天她遇到了一只兇狠的狗…
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/161-selfishness-leads-to-suffering.html2022-09-1210 min
Bodhi Light Tales160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Singalaka was revering in 6 directions as a daily ritual when the Buddha came by to explain the right way of practice.
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/160-singalaka-seeks-refuge.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
善生歸化佛陀
有位名善生的男子每日恭敬的對著六方禮拜。有天，他巧遇佛陀為他點化聖賢法中的六方。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/160-singalaka-seeks-refuge.html2022-09-0515 min
Bodhi Light Tales159 - Saving the Best Milk159 - Saving the Best Milk
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Jahnu invited all of his friends to have a taste of the finest milk his cow produced. But when he tried to milk it…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/159-saving-best-milk.html
Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
儲藏牛乳
農夫聚集朋友來品嚐自家鮮美牛乳，但在他牽出母牛來擠乳的時候…
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/159-saving-best-milk.html2022-08-2910 min
Bodhi Light Tales158 - The Blind and the Mosquito158 - The Blind and the Mosquito
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A group of blind men went to hunt down mosquitoes, but instead the group returned home badly wounded….
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/158-blind-and-mosquito.html
Illustration: Chua Moo Moei (朱鈺妹)
盲人除蚊
一群盲者走進森林裡與蚊子作戰，但結果個個負傷歸來...
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/158-blind-and-mosquito.html2022-08-2207 min
Bodhi Light Tales157 - Nothing Comes Easy157 - Nothing Comes Easy
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciple has a habit of taking things for granted. How did the Buddha show him the importance of cherishing what he has?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/157-nothing-comes-easy.html
Illustration: Sofan Chan
來處不易
佛陀有一弟子不知愛惜物品，佛陀如何教導弟子要愛惜一切呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/157-nothing-comes-easy.html2022-08-1508 min
Bodhi Light Tales156 - The Exemplary King156 - The Exemplary King
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
There was once a King who wanted to give generously to his people from hundreds of miles away. A minister volunteered and came up with an interesting plan...
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/156-exemplary-king.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
模範王
曾經有位國王想大行佈施，需要有能力的差使擔任。有位差使擔下重任後就進行了一個大行的計畫。。。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/156-exemplary-king.html2022-08-0814 min
Bodhi Light Tales155 - The Fragrant and the Foul155 - The Fragrant and the Foul
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Nanda, Buddha's stepbrother, recently started hanging out with a group of unruly bikshus. What did the Buddha do when he found out?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/155-fragrant-and-foul.html
Illustration: Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
香和臭
佛陀與難陀尊者經過街市時，佛陀讓難陀用手碰了碰魚和花，為什麼呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/155-fragrant-and-foul.html2022-08-0110 min
Bodhi Light Tales154 - The Goddess and the Monkey154 - The Goddess and the Monkey
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
After renouncing, Nanda could not forget his wife. How did the Buddha help him realize his mistake?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/154-goddess-and-monkey.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
天女與獼猴
隨佛陀出家後的難陀，無法忘記自己的美妻。佛陀如何讓難陀覺悟回頭呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/154-goddess-and-monkey.html2022-07-2516 min
Bodhi Light Tales153 - Origin of the Ullambana Festival153 - Origin of the Ullambana Festival
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Maudgalyayana, who was foremost in supernatural powers, was left helpless and heartbroken when trying to help his mother. When asked, the Buddha told him that nothing could be done to save her…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/152-origin-of-ullambana-festival.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
盂蘭盆會
目犍連尊者雖然有「神通第一」之名, 卻因救不了母親而感到十分傷心。當目犍連向佛陀哭救時，佛陀只能說目犍連是救不了母親的。。。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/152-origin-of-ullambana-festival.html2022-07-1809 min
Bodhi Light Tales152 - Scaring the Buddha152 - Scaring the Buddha
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The Buddha was having a late night walking meditation when his attendant decided to scare him. Why did the attendant do it, and how did the Buddah react?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/152-scaring-buddha.html
Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師)
扮鬼嚇佛
佛陀在深夜裡經行時，佛陀的侍者決定裝鬼嚇他。佛陀如何反應呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/152-scaring-buddha.html2022-07-1107 min
Bodhi Light Tales151 - Buddha Calling on the Sick151 - Buddha Calling on the Sick
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A sick bhiksu had been bedridden for a long time without anyone's care. When the Buddha and Ananda visited, they found the bhiksu lying on the floor in his soiled robes. What happened then?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/151-buddha-calling-on-sick.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu 道璞法師
佛陀探病
一位生病的比丘，長期臥床不起，無人照顧。當佛陀和阿難來訪時，他們發現比丘穿著穢臭的衣服躺在地上。那時發生了什麼？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/151-buddha-calling-on-sick.html2022-07-0408 min
Bodhi Light Tales150 - Upali the Barber150 - Upali the Barber
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Upali, from the lowest caste system, was asked to shave the Buddha's head, but he was worried that he's not worthy enough. Did he eventually take the job?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/150-upali-barber.html
Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法師
為佛陀剃髮
來自賤族首陀羅族的優波離被舉薦為佛陀理髮，因而惶恐萬分，推諉不敢前去。最後他能成功的為佛陀理髮嗎？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/150-upali-barber.html2022-06-2709 min
Bodhi Light Tales149 - Old Age is a Gem149 - Old Age is a Gem
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, the Buddha taught the importance of respecting elders through a story about a kingdom where elders were banished to a remote place and no longer cared for...
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/149-old-age-is-gem.html
Illustration: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)
老人是寶
有一次，佛陀為了讓弟子們了解他過去世恭敬父母、老人的因緣，於是就說了個故事：關於一個把長者都驅逐到遠方拋棄的國家。。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/149-old-age-is-gem.html2022-06-2012 min
Bodhi Light Tales148 - Saving Aṅgulimāla148 - Saving Aṅgulimāla
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Aṅgulimāla is a murderer who believed that killing people will lead him to enlightenment. How did the Buddha help him?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/148-saving-angulimala.html
Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
度化鴦崛摩羅
鴦崛摩羅因誤信老師，以殺人為覺悟之道。佛陀聽聞後如何度化他呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/148-saving-angulimala.html2022-06-1210 min
Bodhi Light Tales147 - The Three Kasyapas147 - The Three Kasyapas
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The Buddha was seeking a night's stay at one of the Kasyapas brothers. There's only a room with a venomous snake left, yet the Buddha insisted on staying. Did the Buddha survive the night?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/147-three-kasyapas.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
三迦葉棄邪歸正
佛陀特地往訪在山中居住的拜火教首領優樓頻羅迦葉借住一宿，不料優樓頻羅家中只剩一間有毒龍的房間，佛陀卻堅持要入住。佛陀如果度過那晚呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/147-three-kasyapas.html2022-06-0610 min
Bodhi Light Tales146 - Devadatta's Battle
146 - Devadatta's Battle
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Devadatta, one of seven Sakyan princes became renounced under the Buddha. He grew to despise the Buddha and tried to surpass the Buddha no matter what, even if it could be a deadly act...
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/146-devadattas-battle.html
Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
怨親平等
提婆達多是釋迦族七王子之一，在佛陀座下出家。但他卻在心中鄙視佛陀，無論如何都想超越佛陀，即使這可能是致命的行為……
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/146-devadattas-battle.html2022-05-3011 min
Bodhi Light Tales145 - The Old Housemaid145 - The Old Housemaid
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A housemaid's disagreement with her master's generosity towards the Buddha soon turned into resentment and jealousy. How did the Buddha help someone who detest the sight of him?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/145-old-housemaid.html
Illustration: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知聖法師)
度化女僕
有一位老女僕因不滿自己主人對佛陀的大佈施而對佛陀產生忌妒和怨恨。佛陀如何度化一位不願遇到他的人呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/145-old-housemaid.html2022-05-2312 min
Bodhi Light Tales144 - Parrots Welcoming the BuddhaStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
On the journey towards the kingdom of Magadha, the Buddha had to pass through a big forest where the Parrot King lived…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/144-parrots-welcoming-buddha.html
Illustration: Venerable Juewei (覺瑋法師)
鸚鵡迎佛
在往摩竭陀國的路途上，佛陀必須經過一座大森林，裡頭住了一位鸚鵡大王…
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/144-parrots-welcoming-buddha.html2022-05-1608 min
Bodhi Light Tales143 - The Sixth BhiksuStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
While strolling down the river, the Buddha met a very frantic Yasa. It was then Yasa shared his terrible nightmare…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/143-sixth-bhiksu.html
Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法師
度化耶舍
佛陀在河畔散步時，遇到一位十分慌張的青年， 名叫耶舍。感到不安的耶舍述說他所夢見的惡夢。。。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/143-sixth-bhiksu.html2022-05-1010 min
Bodhi Light Tales142 - Love Yourself142 - Love Yourself
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
On the topic of love, King Prasenajit contemplated on loving oneself and shared his reflections with the Buddha.
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/142-love-yourself.html
Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
誰是愛自己的人
波斯匿王獨坐靜思時，反思著怎麼樣才能真正做一個『自愛』的人...
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/142-love-yourself.html2022-05-0207 min
Bodhi Light Tales141 - King Prasenajit Taking Refuge141 - King Prasenajit Taking Refuge
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
King Prasenajit decided to pay Buddha a visit, to find out how a young man like him was able to inspire faith and respect in many people…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/141-king-prasenajit-taking-refuge.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
波斯匿王的皈依
波斯匿王不了解為什麼年紀輕輕的佛陀能受到多人的崇敬與信仰，於是決定親自拜訪佛陀。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/141-king-prasenajit-taking-refuge.html2022-04-2513 min
Bodhi Light Tales140 - Paving Jetavana with Gold140 - Paving Jetavana with Gold
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
In order to dissuade Sudatta from buying his beloved garden, the reluctant Prince Jeta gave an impossible offer where he requested the grounds of the garden to be paved in gold...
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/140-paving-jetavana-with-gold.html
Illustration: Venerable Juewei (覺瑋法師)
黃金舖地建祇園
為了打消須達長者想買花園的意念，祇陀太子要求須達長者用黃金佈滿自己心愛的園林
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/140-paving-jetavana-with-gold.html2022-04-1813 min
Bodhi Light Tales139 - Safeguarding Rahula139 - Safeguarding Rahula
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
A young Rahula was sheltering in the restroom as his own room was occupied by a senior bhiksu. Little did he know that there was heading his way…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/139-safeguarding-rahula.html
Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法
救護羅睺羅
一場大雨，年幼的羅睺羅因為自己的房間被比丘佔去了，只好躲在廁所裡裡頭。但他沒想到有一條猛蛇在廁所的方向遊著
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/139-safeguarding-rahula.html2022-04-1107 min
Bodhi Light Tales138 - A Road to Faith138 - A Road to Faith
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Seeking a more routine life, a cattle herder renounced and became a monastic. But he was soon bored and returned to laity. The bhiksus grew wary of him as he repeated this process 6 more times…
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/138-road-to-faith.html
Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
信心之路
不想受挨餓之苦，牧牛人出家加入僧團。但因對僧團生活感到厭倦的他而返回俗家。沒過幾天因思念僧團又再次出家，如此反覆六次來回，比丘對牧牛人感到無奈與不信任。。。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/138-road-to-faith.html2022-04-0409 min
Bodhi Light Tales137 - Everlasting WealthStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciple Ayusya was extremely wealthy yet known to be very generous with his wealth. Why is he so generous?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/03/137-everlasting-wealth.html
Illustration: Illustration: George Williams
長壽道人
佛陀有一個家財萬貫、富可敵國的弟子叫長壽道人，平日卻非常喜愛救濟貧苦人家。他為什麼這麼慷慨呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/03/137-everlasting-wealth.html2022-03-2809 min
Bodhi Light Tales136 - The Parrot KingStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciples' alms begging behavior gave Buddha an opportunity to teach the Bhiksus through the story of a Parrot King.
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/03/136-parrot-king.html
Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)
鸚鵡王
有一位比丘的化緣習慣讓佛陀為众比丘開示《鸚鵡王》的故事。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/03/136-parrot-king.html2022-03-2108 min
Bodhi Light Tales135 - Feeding the EagleStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
In one of his previous lives as King Sibi, the Buddha was confronted with an unreasonable request: sacrificing himself to save a pigeon.
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/03/135-feeding-eagle.html
Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
割肉餵鷹
釋迦牟尼佛曾是一位大國王，名叫薩波達。 為了救護鴿命，他必須自我犧牲
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/03/135-feeding-eagle.html2022-03-1408 min
Bodhi Light Tales134 - The Arhat with Long EyebrowsStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
The arhat with long eyebrows was an enlightened sage, but he had not yet entered nirvana. Why is that?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/03/134-arhat-with-long-eyebrows.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
長眉羅漢
長眉羅漢是個證果的聖者，但他未入涅槃。 這是怎麼一回事？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/03/134-arhat-with-long-eyebrows.html2022-03-0709 min
Bodhi Light Tales133 - Blissful BhadrikaStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Bhadrika was formerly a prince before he renounced. One day while meditating, he realized something that caused him great bliss.
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/02/133-blissful-bhadrika.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
跋提王子
跋提王子跟佛陀出家後有一天在森林中參禪靜坐，忽然禁不住內心的歡喜，此起彼落的呼聲：「好快樂啊！好快樂！」跋提王子是悟到什麼了呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/02/133-blissful-bhadrika.html2022-03-0109 min
Bodhi Light Tales132 - The PoorestStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
An old man wanted to give away a golden box to the poorest man. As everyone came forth to claim it, how can he decide?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/02/132-poorest.html
Illustration: Venerable You Cheng (有澄法師)
最貧窮的人
有位長者想把一個金盒子送給世間最貧窮的人，結果引來許多人前來領取。長者該如何決定誰是最貧窮的呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/02/132-poorest.html2022-02-2107 min
Bodhi Light Tales131 - The Little Maid of the GangesStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, the Ganges River Goddess came to the Buddha to complain about one of his disciples being disrespectful to her. What really happened?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/02/131-little-maid-of-ganges.html
Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師)
恆河小婢
有一天，恆河女神因為不滿一位佛陀弟子對她的無禮而決定向佛陀告狀。佛陀怎麼處理這件事呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/02/131-little-maid-of-ganges.html2022-02-1407 min
Bodhi Light Tales130 - Mettiya Slanders DravyaStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Mettiya, a Bhiksu, was unhappy with one of Buddha's disciple Dravya and began spreading rumors about Dravya. What happened to Mettiya?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/02/130-mettiya-slanders-dravya.html
彌多的口業
比丘彌多因不滿佛陀大弟子之一駝驃尊者的做法而開始毀謗他。彌多最後會遭到什麼報應呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/02/130-mettiya-slanders-dravya.html2022-02-0709 min
Bodhi Light Tales129 - Rules and OrderStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One night, the Buddha found out that Sariputra, one of his ten great disciples, had his sleeping quarters taken over by some ignorant novice monks. How did the Buddha handle the situation?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/01/129-rules-and-order.html
Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師)
秩序
有一夜，佛陀發現十大弟子之一舍利佛的床鋪被一些新學比丘佔了。佛陀如何處理此事呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/01/129-rules-and-order.html2022-01-3109 min
Bodhi Light Tales128 - A Bodhisattva's ChallengeStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One of Buddha's disciple, Sariputra, met a young man who needed Sariputra's eyes to cure his mother. How did Sariputra respond?
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/01/128-bodhisattvas-challenge.html
Illustration: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知聖法師)
大乘心難發
佛陀十大弟子之一舍利弗有天遇到一位男子正需要舍利佛的眼睛來醫治自己的母親，舍利佛是怎麼幫助他呢？
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/01/128-bodhisattvas-challenge.html2022-01-2411 min
Bodhi Light Tales127 - The Impermanence of Human LifeStoryteller: Venerable Miao Guang
One day, the Buddha asked his disciples to describe how impermanent human lives are, and his disciples shared their understanding of it...
Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/01/127-impermanence-of-human-life.html
Illustration: Illustration: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬)
人命在幾間？
佛陀有天問弟子人的生命到底有多麼危脆無常？弟子便一一分析他們的見解。。
點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/01/127-impermanence-of-human-life.html2022-01-1706 minBodhi Light Tales[Bonus#3] Living with ContentmentWhat is contentment? How can we find it? This bonus episode is a recording of a live discussion led by Venerable Miao Guang on one of our Bodhi Light Tales Story #33 #33 Living with Contentment on June 5th, 6pm PST over Clubhouse.2021-06-151h 10Bodhi Light Tales[Bonus#2] The Art of Letting GoWhy is letting go challenging? How can we learn to let go? This bonus episode is a recording of a live discussion led by Venerable Miao Guang on one of our Bodhi Light Tales Story #17 Let Go & Be Saved held on May 22nd, 2021 over Clubhouse.
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A new season is on its way to you. In the meantime, join us in our next Clubhouse Q&A is on June 5th at 6pm PDT. Please join us as we discuss Story #33 - “Living with Contentment”
Clubhouse event link: https://www.clubhouse.com/join/humanistic-buddhism/VvhjY...2021-05-311h 11Bodhi Light Tales[Bonus#1] Choose 1️⃣: 💪Body, 💰Wealth, 👨👩👧👦Family&Friends, or🧠Mind?[Bonus Episode] Choose 1️⃣: 💪Body, 💰Wealth, 👨👩👧👦Family&Friends, or🧠Mind?
Which of the four are most important? This bonus episode is a recording of a live discussion led by Venerable Miao Guang on one of our Bodhi Light Tales stories: The Four Wives held on April 24th over Clubhouse.
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A new season is on its way to you. In the meantime, join us in our next Clubhouse Q&A is on Saturday 22nd May at 6pm PDT. Please join us as we discuss story 17 - “Let Go & Be Saved.”
Clubhouse event link: https://www.joinclubhouse.com...2021-05-1852 minBodhi Light Tales77 - Steps of LifeAs we age, we may put down our perceived burdens one at a time. However we may regret along the way. How can we move along the steps of life and decide what to let go?
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang
Edited by: Venerable Zhi Sheng, Belinda & Arthur
Illustration: Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun2020-11-3010 min
Software MisadventuresIntroducing Software Misadventures Podcast - #0In this episode, Ronak, Austin and Guang share the origin story - who they are, what this podcast is about and why they are doing this. They've seen first hand how stressful it is when something breaks in production but also found it to be the best opportunity to learn about a system more deeply. They started this podcast to have in-depth conversations with software and devops experts and hear their stories from the trenches about how software breaks in production. In upcoming conversations, they discuss the principles and practical tips to build resilient software as...2020-11-2804 minBodhi Light Tales65 - DisciplineAs a teacher, parent, or leader, we ought to teach and lead by example rather than through words. There was once an Abbot who found out his disciple frequently broke the precept of refraining from intoxicants. How did he guide his disciple to the right path?2020-09-0709 minBodhi Light Tales64 - No LiesPeople often deceive others by telling lies to benefit themselves. A Chan Master was faced with the dilemma of defying the Emperor's orders or facing punishment. How did he handle the situation?2020-08-3012 minBodhi Light Tales63 - Bubble MountainThere was once many monkeys living in a forest by the sea. They always wondered about life out in the sea. One day, curiosity got the better of them.2020-08-2410 minBodhi Light Tales62 - FilthyThere was once a boy who fell into a well and became filthy. How did a Chan Master react to his disciple’s reluctance to clean the boy?2020-08-1706 minBodhi Light Tales61 - Choices for LifeThere was a Queen who was in the dilemma of violating the precepts to please her furious King. What should she do?2020-08-1010 minBodhi Light Tales60 - Offering the LightThere was once a poor girl who offered a small oil lamp at the temple, but was looked down by a wealthy benefactor. How did the girl’s giving intentions changed his views?2020-08-0310 minBodhi Light Tales59 - Fearing NothingThere was an old grandma who had a very sweet tooth, and often overeats sweets. However, she’s never afraid of getting sick. Why did she become so fearless?2020-07-2707 minBodhi Light Tales58 - Quit AngerWilliam is a talented factory manager who had difficulties controlling his temper. What is he missing in this process of quitting anger?2020-07-2106 minBodhi Light Tales57 - Puffin the CatThere was once a cat who stole some food because it's hungry. How did this small act on desire eventually turn into a big uncontrollable greed?2020-07-1307 minBodhi Light Tales56 - Soccer GameDuring a soccer match, both Ben’s shirt and his girlfriend’s hair caught on fire by accident. How were they able to react selflessly?2020-07-0606 minBodhi Light Tales55 - Mind Your Own BusinessWhen a ferryman accidentally killed many sea creatures while ferrying passengers, who should bear the responsibility? The ferryman or the passengers?2020-06-2906 minBodhi Light Tales54 - Follow the RulesThere was once two children who didn't want to follow the rules. Their parents decided to teach them a lesson...2020-06-2207 minBodhi Light Tales53 - Being SavedA deaf man, a blind man, and a crippled man lived together in a house. One day, their house caught fire. How did they survive the fire?2020-06-1507 minBodhi Light Tales52 - Returning His WorriesThere was once a very happy couple. Their rich neighbor couldn't understand why they can be so happy, while he's miserable. One day, he decided to give them some of his worries.2020-06-0809 minBodhi Light Tales51 - Barks of LifeRay's marriage is no longer bringing him happiness just after a year. Feeling dejected, he visited a temple to seek advise from a Venerable. 2020-06-0109 minBodhi Light Tales50 - Better off BlindA loving couple became blind when they were young. 30 years later, they regained their eyesight, but only to find out an upsetting truth.2020-05-2609 min
Bodhi Light Tales49 - A Boy’s OfferingJaya was building castles from dirt when the Buddha was passing by. Jaya innocently offered corps made of dirt to the Buddha. How did the Buddha react?2020-05-1806 minBodhi Light Tales48 - Dirty BasinRahula, the son of Buddha, had the mischievous habit of lying for fun. How did the Buddha teach Rahula a lesson?2020-05-1107 min
Bodhi Light Tales47 - A Night OutChan Master Sengai caught his disciples red-handed for sneaking out of the monastery at night. How did he handle the situation with compassion and wisdom? 2020-05-0407 minBodhi Light Tales46 - Death and LifeIda's husband passed away suddenly, and she had a hard time accepting his death. How can she cope with the reality?2020-04-2707 minBodhi Light Tales45 - Nudist CountryJordan and Oliver are businessmen. While passing through a nudist country, they experienced a culture shock. How can they successfully sell their products?2020-04-2009 min
Bodhi Light Tales44 - A Loving SonLeah has a serious gambling addiction, and neglected her husband and son. It was her son's birthday one day, but she couldn't even afford a cake due to her gambling habit...2020-04-1308 min
Bodhi Light Tales43 - The Happy Mom Washing MachineBryan and Isabel saved up their allowance in order to help their mother with laundry washing. However, they were short in cash to buy the cheapest washing machine...2020-04-0609 min
Bodhi Light Tales42 - A Bowl of NoodlesAnnie was upset with her mother, and ran away from home. However, she forgot her wallet, and was starving when she arrived at a noodle store...2020-03-3008 min
Bodhi Light Tales41 - The Royal BeggarOne day, Mila, a homeless beggar, wanted to give an offering to the temple. Having nothing with her, she was pleasantly surprised when she found something she could offer in her pocket...2020-03-2308 minBodhi Light Tales40 - Flowers or Fish?A group of fisherman had no choice but to spend the night at a florist's storeroom. However, they weren't able to sleep at night, and were surprised to find out the true reason behind their insomnia...2020-03-1607 min
Bodhi Light Tales39 - One-legged DuckRichard is a busy CEO who is very serious and rarely show affection to his wife, Jane. One day, Jane had a conflict with Richard about ducks being one-legged.2020-03-0906 min
Bodhi Light Tales38 - Life-savingMartin, a doctor, missed his flight as he was trying to save a young lady from a serious car accident, without realizing the true identity of this young lady...2020-03-0207 minBodhi Light Tales37 - The Poisonous ScorpionThere was once a scorpion who needed help to cross the river, but no animals are willing to because they were afraid of him. He finally got the help of a turtle, unfortunately, habits are hard to change...2020-02-2407 minBodhi Light Tales36 - The Crow’s CawThere was once a crow who was disliked by the village. Feeling disheartened, the crow wanted to move to another village, but a magpie persuaded him to face his problem the right way.2020-02-1707 minBodhi Light Tales35 - The Two-Headed BirdThere was once a two-headed bird with two heads of its own mind, but with a shared body. One day, one of them was extremely upset with the other, and decided to take a revenge.2020-02-1006 minBodhi Light Tales34 - Turtle and the CranesOnce upon a time, there was a turtle and two cranes who were best friends. The turtle always wanted to fly, and the two cranes came up with a plan to satisfy the turtle's wish...2020-02-0408 minBodhi Light Tales33 - Living with ContentmentA philosophy student, Alex, asked his teacher "What is love?" And before his teacher gave the answer, he asked Alex to go through a wheat field. What's the relationship between a wheat field and love?2020-01-2706 minBodhi Light Tales32 - Three Times EightYan Hui, a disciple of Confucius, got into an argument with someone who insisted that three times eight is 23, and is willing to sacrifice his life for this answer. The two came before Confucius to get the final answer, and Yan Hui was surprised by his teacher's answer.2020-01-2008 minBodhi Light Tales31 - Five Dollar SilenceWise retired Larry could not bare the noise created by a group of singing teenagers near his home, and decided to use a smart strategy to make them leave willingly.2020-01-1306 min