Bodhi Light Tales

204 - True Beauty

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Proud of his seven beautiful daughters, Mahamit challenges anyone to find fault with them. The Buddha’s judgment reveals that true beau

203 - The Broad and Long Tongue

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Despite the king’s ban, a poor servant woman discreetly offers the Buddha what little she has. When a brahmin doubts the blessings she

202 - A Great Wall for Protecting the Dharma

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang King Bimbisara asks what happens when offerings made to the Sangha are seized. The Buddha explains why protecting the Dharma is also a

201 - "Water-Carrying Monk"

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang When Zen Master Tosui disappears, a disciple finds him living among beggars beneath a bridge. Why would a renowned master exchange the

200 - The Precept Against Eating Meat

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Determined to help a sick bhiksu and keep her promise, Suppiya makes an extreme sacrifice. The Buddha teaches why compassion must alway

199 - Peaceful Daily Practice

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang While some bhiksus remain trapped in conflict, the Buddha visits three disciples who live together in perfect harmony. What is the secr

198 - The Aching Mind

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Wealthy but bad-tempered, Pujika drives everyone away. When illness leaves him alone and helpless, he discovers a pain that medicine ca

197 - Milarepa

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Haunted by the harm he caused through sorcery, Milarepa seeks redemption from the master Marpa. But first, he must endure a series of d

196 - The Buddha’s Sadness and Joy

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Although many disciples have attained liberation, the Buddha appears deeply troubled. Ananda asks what weighs upon his heart, and recei

195 - The Last Disciple

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang On the night of the Buddha’s parinirvana, an elderly seeker arrives with one final question. Will he be allowed to meet the Buddha befo

194 - Three Simple Rules

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Overwhelmed by the many precepts, a young bhiksu decides to leave monastic life. The Buddha shows him that sincere practice can begin w

193 - Ajatasatru’s Repentance

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang After committing a terrible wrong against his father, King Ajatasatru is consumed by guilt. Can the Buddha help him find the courage to

192 - Beyond the Surface

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Mangong sees his respected master secretly caring for a mysterious woman and begins to doubt him. What will he discover when he finally

191 - Spiritual Powers and Practice

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A bhiksu pursues spiritual powers while neglecting precepts and generosity. Through the story of a foolish gardener, the Buddha reveals

190 - Patience Leads to Victory

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang When a furious king turns to violence, a cultivator faces an unimaginable test. Can patience and compassion triumph without anger or re

189 - The Infant Who Joined Palms

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang While the Buddha teaches a great assembly, Aniruddha sees something extraordinary within a mother’s womb. Discover how deeply the Dharm

188 - The Diligent Little Dog

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang When a family's laziness leaves their home in chaos, their clever dog Charlie felt responsible. Find out what he did in this story...

187 - Embracing Patience

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Rahula was abused by a disrespectful man but managed to maintain his calmness. Find out how he achieved it... 忍辱的美德 羅睺羅被一個流氓惡漢侮辱， 但他卻

186 - The Little Novice and the Ants

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A little monk was meant to have only 7 days left to live, but continued to live on. Uncover the mystery behind his prolonged life... 長

185 - Up in Flames

Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Arlo had the reckless habit of not only smoking but also carelessly discarding his cigarette butts. Learn about the serious consequence