Wisdom The Woodcutter and the Lord One day a woodcutter was cutting down a tree over a river and dropped his ax into it. He cried out of grief, but then the Lord appeared to him and asked: - Why are you crying? “How can I not cry, beca... Esoteric Parables Parables
Wisdom Monkey seller A monkey seller was sailing on the ship. In his spare time, he taught them to imitate the sailors as they unfurled their sails. But a storm arose, the sailors rushed to remove the gear. The monkeys, k... Esoteric Parables Parables
Wisdom Take the Teaching to the crossroads! The hermit was looking for someone to give the Revelation to. And he brought out the list and laid it at the crossroads. - Let the Supreme One himself indicate who should find His Decrees. And the gir... Esoteric Parables Parables
Wisdom Leave your eyes sighted One day the Blessed Buddha said to his disciples: “Let’s sit in silence and keep our eyes open.” After the time had passed, the Teacher asked: - How many times have I changed my position? Some noticed... Esoteric Parables Parables
Wisdom Deserted Island Two sailors were shipwrecked and thrown onto a deserted island. Both almost died of hunger and horror, for they considered themselves forever cut off from the world. The ship picked them up. And a str... Esoteric Parables Parables
Wisdom Moral The disciples often argued about what is good and what is evil. Sometimes the answer was obvious, sometimes not. If the Master happened to be present at these disputes, he did not take any part in the... Esoteric Parables Parables
Wisdom A minute to live The father, concerned that his son was wasting his youth, invited him for a walk. It was a clear, windless day. When they came to the lake, the father turned to his son: - Look at the whole landscape:... Esoteric Parables Parables
Wisdom Zen Master and Christian One day a Christian came to a Zen Master and said: - Let me read you the Sermon on the Mount. “I’ll listen with pleasure,” answered the Master. The Christian read one sentence and looked at the Master... Esoteric Parables Parables
Wisdom Gift of Darkness The Spirit of Darkness thought: “How can we tie humanity even more tightly to the earth? Let customs and habits be preserved; nothing binds humanity to ordinary appearances. But this remedy is only su... Esoteric Parables Parables
Wisdom They are not allowed into the temple When a person was still a child, his grandmother always told him: “Granddaughter, when you grow up big, you feel bad in your soul - go to church, it will always be easier for you there.” A man has gro... Esoteric Parables Parables
