Several stories are also found in the Buddhist scriptures. Shakyamuni Buddha used parables to teach his disciples about certain aspects of Buddhist faith. Nichiren Daishonin, in his writings called Gosho, referred to some of these stories to explain his teachings to his disciples.
Enjoy the series of Buddhist parables put together for your reading!
The Wealthy Man Sudatta and his Sincere Offering
大富翁须达多与其诚心的供养
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The Immeasurable Benefit of Offerings
喜舍供养的无量功德
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The Buddha is One Who Triumphs
佛是胜利者
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Obstacles Enable Us to Polish Our Lives
难即成长 难即喜悦
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Transforming the Sufferings of Birth and Death
为了转化生死苦恼
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The Path of Mutual Respect and Growth
互相尊敬、并肩向上
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Making Good Causes Every Day
每天积聚善根
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The Children Who Took Poison
父亲与中毒的孩子们
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Where is the Treasure Land?
真实的宝城在哪里?
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The Poor Woman's Lamp
贫女一灯
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The King Who Kept His Promise
讲信用的普明王
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The Courageous Boy – Snow Mountains
勇敢的小伙子––雪山童子
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Panthaka, the Forgetful Boy
健忘的盘特
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Are You the Cold-Suffering Bird?
你是寒苦鸟吗?
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