Wisdom How the poor man imitated the rich man Cambodian parable Once upon a time there lived a family: husband, wife and daughter. This family was very poor and could barely make ends meet. The husband and wife began to think about how they could... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom Mount Obasute Japanese parable There was a custom in the old days: as soon as old people turned sixty years old, they were left to die in the distant mountains. This is what the prince ordered: there is no need to ... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom The perfect camel Many years ago, four scientists traveled with a caravan through the Kavir desert. In the evening they all sat together around a large fire and shared their impressions. They all admired the camels. Tr... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom Donkey training Once upon a time there lived a man who had a wonderful donkey. The owner loved his donkey very much, although he did not obey him at all. Then the man took the animal to the famous trainer and asked i... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom sting One saint miraculously learned to speak the language of ants. One day he approached an ant, who seemed very learned in appearance, and asked: -What does the Almighty look like? Does it look anything l... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom God, you didn't understand me The peasant walked up the mountain, hardly carrying a heavy burden, and complained: “God, either lighten my burden, or take my soul away from me and save me from this torment.” At this time, one merch... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom Butterflies and fire Persian parable Three butterflies, flying up to a burning candle, began to talk about the nature of fire. One, flying up to the flame, returned and said: - The fire is shining. Another flew closer and... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom door One sage was looking for a capable and talented student who would have sufficient skills and abilities to pass on his knowledge to him when he died. He decided to gather all the students. And so many ... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom Everything passes A merchant was driving and saw a working slave, he gave him something to drink, talked to him, sympathized with him, but the slave said: “Everything passes, this too will pass.” A couple of years late... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom If a crow caws Tatar parable Three travelers walked along the road past a cemetery. And at that time a crow cawed above their heads. The first traveler exclaimed: - The crow cawed in my favor! The second traveler ob... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom Everything is in your hands A long time ago, in an ancient city there lived a Master, surrounded by disciples. The most capable of them once thought: “Is there a question that our Master could not answer?” He went to a flowering... Oriental Parables Parables
Wisdom Two moons Cambodian parable One wicked man borrowed money. He gave a receipt, marked the first day of the fifth month of the lunar year, pledging to pay the debt and interest when there were two full moons. At ... Oriental Parables Parables
