Tag: inspiration

Wisdom Stories

Each Person Shines His Own Way

  A samurai who was known for his nobility and honesty, went to visit a Zen monk to ask him for his advice. When the monk had finished his prayers, the Samurai asked, “Why do I feel so inferior? I have faced death many times, have defended those who are …
Inspirational Peace Wisdom Stories

Anger, Envy & Insults

Near Tokyo lived a great Samurai, now old, who decided to teach Zen Buddhism to young people. One afternoon, a warrior – known for his complete lack of scruples – arrived there. The young and impatient warrior had never lost a fight. Hearing of the Samurai’s reputation, he had come …
Inspirational Soul

Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul

“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.”  “After a while you learn the subtle differenceBetween holding a hand and chaining a soul,And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaningAnd company doesn’t mean security.And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t …