Musings for the Modern Mystic

Traditional Tales

“You have to understand, my dears, that the shortest distance between truth and a human being is a story.” ~ Anthony De Mello

The Curmudgeon & The Sycophant: A Story of Two Servants.

A beggar in one of India's biggest cities receives an unusual visit from the emperor.

A Tale of True Power: The Monk and The General

A Traditional Hindu Legend: Where The Treasure Lies

The Pupil Who Would Be Cast Out: A Zen Tale of Right and Wrong

The Story of the Prince and the Three Dolls

The Emperor and the seed. The story of a king who would choose his successor by very special means...

The Story of the Stream and The Desert

An old wise woman travelling in the mountains finds a precious gem in a stream. Moments later, she runs into a fellow traveller, with whom the old mystic...

The Elephant Rope: A Famous Folk Tale

When an undefeated old master is challenged by a powerful young warrior famous for his brutal technique, the unexpected happens...

The Gift: A Young Warrior Challenges an Old Master

Of Heaven & Hell: The Parable of the Long Spoons

The story of the monk next door who was accused of impregnating the daughter of a neighbour and what happens when the child is born.

A Short Story: Misfortune  Befalls the Monk Next Door

When a hard-working farmer comes to consult the buddha about his problems, the sage both surprises & angers him. The story of buddha and the farmer.

Buddha and The Farmer With 83 Problems

A short story detailing how an 8 year old learns, first hand, an allegory for the making of a saint.

The Apple Seed: A Tale of Power and Honesty

The story of the King who received two falcons-- one that would fly, and one that would not.

The Young Master: A Story of Wealth & Privilege

A Tale of Love & Money: The Country That Had No Onions

In this traditional Buddhist tale, a saint and his disciples encounter a family arguing fiercely, and come to learn why we yell...

What Screaming In Anger Indicates: Why We Yell At Those We Love

The Curmudgeon & The Sycophant: A Story of Two Servants.

A Tale of True Power: The Monk and The General

A Traditional Hindu Legend: Where The Treasure Lies

The Pupil Who Would Be Cast Out: A Zen Tale of Right and Wrong

The Story of the Prince and the Three Dolls

The Story of the Stream and The Desert

The Elephant Rope: A Famous Folk Tale

The Gift: A Young Warrior Challenges an Old Master

Of Heaven & Hell: The Parable of the Long Spoons

A Short Story: Misfortune  Befalls the Monk Next Door

Buddha and The Farmer With 83 Problems

The Apple Seed: A Tale of Power and Honesty

The Young Master: A Story of Wealth & Privilege

A Tale of Love & Money: The Country That Had No Onions

What Screaming In Anger Indicates: Why We Yell At Those We Love

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The Curmudgeon & The Sycophant: A Story of Two Servants.

A Tale of True Power: The Monk and The General

A Traditional Hindu Legend: Where The Treasure Lies

The Pupil Who Would Be Cast Out: A Zen Tale of Right and Wrong

The Story of the Prince and the Three Dolls

The Story of the Stream and The Desert

The Elephant Rope: A Famous Folk Tale

The Gift: A Young Warrior Challenges an Old Master

Of Heaven & Hell: The Parable of the Long Spoons

A Short Story: Misfortune  Befalls the Monk Next Door

Buddha and The Farmer With 83 Problems

The Apple Seed: A Tale of Power and Honesty

The Young Master: A Story of Wealth & Privilege

A Tale of Love & Money: The Country That Had No Onions

What Screaming In Anger Indicates: Why We Yell At Those We Love

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The Curmudgeon & The Sycophant: A Story of Two Servants.

A Tale of True Power: The Monk and The General

A Traditional Hindu Legend: Where The Treasure Lies

The Pupil Who Would Be Cast Out: A Zen Tale of Right and Wrong

The Story of the Prince and the Three Dolls

The Story of the Stream and The Desert

The Elephant Rope: A Famous Folk Tale

The Gift: A Young Warrior Challenges an Old Master

Of Heaven & Hell: The Parable of the Long Spoons

A Short Story: Misfortune  Befalls the Monk Next Door

Buddha and The Farmer With 83 Problems

The Apple Seed: A Tale of Power and Honesty

The Young Master: A Story of Wealth & Privilege

A Tale of Love & Money: The Country That Had No Onions

What Screaming In Anger Indicates: Why We Yell At Those We Love

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Musings for the Modern Mystic

Traditional Tales

Traditional Tales

“You have to understand, my dears, that the shortest distance between truth and a human being is a story.” ~ Anthony De Mello

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