Monday 12 December, 2016

History of the wise donkey.

One day a farmer's donkey fell into a well.
He cried piteously, until the farmer decided how to get him out.
Eventually the owner judged as follows: the donkey is an old and well still had to go to sleep. Then he called the neighbors for help. They took a shovel and began to throw the earth into the pit ...

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Thursday 24 November, 2016

Parable. Heaven and Hell.

When Nobusige unsheathed sword Hakuin remarked:

- So I come off the door of hell.

These words opened the teachings of the master samurai. Hiding his sword, he bowed.

- And opened the doors of heaven, - said Hakuin.

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Saturday 10 September, 2016

Parable. I am here for the tourist.

Tourist surprised to find that the home of Rabbi consists of only one room filled with books.

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