Kukkuripa worked hard over many years to find spiritual freedom. During this time he found and adopted a dog who devotedly guarded him as he worked, shared the scraps of food he managed to gather, and protected their cave when he was gone. Kukkuripa loved her very much. Realizing a level of attainment, Kukkuripa was…
Koan found in Zen Flesh, Zen Bones
Jesus or Joseph of Nazareth or Christ…there are many names for this guy. He was important and brave – living a life in service to others and achieving great things. The amazing opportunity Jesus left us is that we can read some of what he said, know about things he did, and walk in his…
Koan found in Zen Flesh, Zen Bones
Koan found in Zen Flesh, Zen Bones
Indrabhuti was a Tibetan king who practiced his religion diligently. Wanting his kingdom to grow he arranged for his sister, Laksminkara, to marry a neighboring prince. The young lady wanted instead to find spiritual peace so she ran away to seek Enlightenment. After she realized truth, she returned to serve the poor and teach subjects in her former home. Rather than be angry, Indrabhuti was inspired by…
Hanuman is half monkey and half human. There are many stories about him and most highlight his amazing magical powers such as flight, the ability to change size, and immortality. As a child these gifts often got him into mischief and drove people to avoid him. As he matured he realized his gifts were tools and advantages that made him uniquely powerful. …
