Lotus, to eat, the beach
You give me a Buddhist-themed noun, an action, and a location, and I create the story. Today, I was given … Read More “Lotus, to eat, the beach”
Tag: fiction
A Buddhist Reading of “Henderson The Rain King”
As a film and literature enthusiast, I am always on the look out for stories that evoke the Dharma. Today, … Read More “A Buddhist Reading of “Henderson The Rain King””
Alice Walker
She watches the solar systemthe way Galileo didyearning for extinction&fresh as shallots just openedshe writes to change her taste in the world George Cassidy Payne is a poet from … Read More “Alice Walker”
The Day the Buddha Woke Up – A Book for All Children
I met Andrea Miller, deputy editor of Lion’s Roar magazine, in India, during the 6th International Buddhist Conclave. While we … Read More “The Day the Buddha Woke Up – A Book for All Children”
Landscapes of the Heart
Buddhistdoor Global presents Landscapes of the Heart, a series of Buddhist themed short stories on Tea House, Buddhistdoor Global’s webzine. … Read More “Landscapes of the Heart”
Chösgyal: Kings of Old Tubo
A stele of a Buddha or bodhisattva image in Purang in Ngari Prefecture, Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, exudes the courtly mystique and … Read More “Chösgyal: Kings of Old Tubo”
May the Force Be Unnecessary With You
One needs wisdom, strength, and ethics to pursue a Buddhist life. It’s a discipline and a challenge. It’s a journey … Read More “May the Force Be Unnecessary With You”
No Tomorrow
Inspired by the Maranassati Sutta The moment she was born Gemma knew she was about to die. By all accounts … Read More “No Tomorrow”
Water’s Moon, Mirror’s Flower
Short Stories About the Dharma in China Invoking the timeless and poetic themes of illusions, heartache, and dreams, Water’s Moon, … Read More “Water’s Moon, Mirror’s Flower”
Blinded
Nina Müller Inspired by the Tittha Sutta The night was still and fresh, and not a sound was to be … Read More “Blinded”