Since our earliest days, stories have been faithful companions, guiding us through life’s journey. The power of a good story lies in its ability to touch our hearts, inspiring us to grow and bring positive change to ourselves and the world around us. Stories shape our perspective, and in turn, our perspective shapes who we become.
Introducing Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a monumental 6-volume set available in both English and Chinese. This enchanting collection invites readers to explore the profound teachings of the Buddha and the principles of Humanistic Buddhism. Stories centered around the Six Paramitas, also known as the Six Perfections: Generosity, Precept, Patience, Diligence, Meditative Concentration, and Wisdom. Each tale in this collection is accompanied by words of wisdom, offering profound insights that encourage reflection upon the moral lessons conveyed. These stories provide a mirror through which we can examine our own lives and contemplate how these timeless teachings can be applied to our daily existence.
In this fourth volume, you will immerse yourself in the realm of Diligence through a treasury of 15 short stories. Designed to captivate readers of all ages, this book also includes vocabulary lists to assist bilingual readers in fully understanding the essence of each tale.
May Bodhi Light Tales illuminate your path as you explore the boundless possibilities of compassion, understanding, and generosity.
目次
Bodhi Light Tales:Volume 4 Biography of Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星雲大師簡介 Editor’s Introduction 編者序 How to Use This Book 如何使用本書
Stories 01. The Four Wives 富翁與四位夫人 02. Where Is Happiness? 幸福在尾巴上 03. Tuning the String Properly 彈琴 04. The Third Floor 第三層樓 05. Steps of Life 人生的階梯 06. Persistence Is Key 伎兒得牛 07. The Poisonous Scorpion 毒蠍 08. To Have Only Stolen Once 偷自己的真心 09. The Bubble Necklace 水泡花鬘 10. The Lesson 就職第一課 11. Heavy Bag 還重嗎？ 12. Laziness Is Your Downfall 懶惰之害 13. A Mother’s Love 背母親 14. The Squashed“ Frog” 茄子喻 15. The Diligent Little Dog 小狗也會說話
