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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， 但他卻能保持冷靜。他是如何做到的呢？
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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... 長壽的沙彌 一位小沙彌本該只剩下七天的壽命，但他卻繼續活了下來。這背後有什麼蹊蹺？
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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 of his actions... 火燒城 Arlo 不僅有吸煙的壞習慣，還隨意丟棄煙蒂。他的行為造成了多嚴重的後果？
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A young monk sought to learn from Zen Master Gisan and later became known as the Water Drop Monk. Discover the story behind his transformation... 滴水和尚一位僧青年向儀山禪師學習，後來成為了「水滴和尚」。來聽聽他的人生轉變吧！
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A young entrepreneur, Kairo, prayed sincerely every day for blessings and wealth. Find out whether his wishes came true... 野狼150 CC年輕企業家Kairo，每日誠心祈禱王爺賜福，期盼得到庇佑與財富。且看看他的願望能否實現......
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A Chan Master, Chongxian, traveled to study with different teachers. Find out what happened to him... 一無所求宋朝的重顯禪師雲遊參學，途中遇到深具德望的鄉親，接下來會發生什麼事呢？
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181 - Offering a Bun Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang An arhat went to beg for alms, thewoman selling buns refused to give him any. Find out what lesson did he teachher... Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 羅漢與包子 一位阿羅漢前往乞食，賣包子的女人拒絕給他。看看他給了她什麼教訓...
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180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A farmer asked the Buddha to cultivate fields so as to not beg for food. How did the Buddha respond? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/180-not-expounding-teachings-for.html Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei (鄭心佩) 不因說法而受供 有位農民勸說佛陀要耕田下種才不需…
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179 - A Life for a Pearl Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A shopkeeper lost a pearl and accused a bhiksu for stealing it. How the the Bhiksu handle it? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/179-life-for-pearl.html Illustration by: Du Lu (度魯) 鵝吞珠 有位珠寶商因珍珠不見了而懷疑是一位比丘所謂，比丘如何應對他的控訴？ 點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogsp…
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178 - Katyayana Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Katyayana was foremost amongst the Buddha's disciples in debating the Buddha’s teachings. Here're some instances where he answer all the difficult questions that were posted to him. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/178-katyayana.html Illustration by: Sofan Chan (h…
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177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One day, on their way to beg for alms, the Buddha stopped and pointed to two crows fighting on a nearby tree. What did the Buddha do next? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/177-fighting-over-rotten-meat.html Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師…
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176 - True Patience Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One of Buddha's disciples was warned about the dangers of spreading dharma in an extremely remote and wild place, how did he decide to brave the journey? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/176-true-patience.html Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知笙法師) 忍辱的真義 佛陀…
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175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One day, a few of the Buddha’s disciples started praising the Buddha, yet the Buddha ignored their praises. Why is that so? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/175-actions-speak-louder-than-words.html Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 說不如…
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A foolish wealthy man thought he was lucky to discover the secret of healing with horse dung. What happened in the end? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/174-foolish-fool.html Illustration by: Kathryn Lee (李苑嫣) 愚人愚行 一個愚癡的富人以為僥倖學到馬糞治傷的秘訣，結果發生了什麼事呢？ 點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.b…
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173 - Past Affinity Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A woman who was serving the Buddha water suddenly hugged the Buddha. How did that happen? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/173-past-affinity.html Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 婦人的夙因 有位婦人為佛陀送水的時候既突然抱著佛陀。佛陀如何反應？ 點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspo…
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172 - The True Magician Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A magician was worried that the Buddha didn't believe his magic, and decided to humiliate him. How did the Buddha respond? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/172-true-magician.html Illustration by: Venerable Youji (有紀法師) 真正的魔術師 有位魔術師擔心佛陀與他的弟子們不信服於他的魔術，因而決定羞辱…
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171 - Two Arrows Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang What is the difference between a trained and untrained person when they experience pleasant and painful feelings? The Buddha explained with the metaphor of arrows. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/171-two-arrows.html Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theart…
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170 - Not Yours Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang The Buddha was confronted by his father-in-law for abandoning his family. How did the Buddha respond? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/170-not-yours.html Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師) 不是你的 佛陀的岳父因佛陀曾捨棄家人出家而懷恨在心，便公然對佛陀不敬。佛陀如何回應？ 點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhil…
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169 - Matanga's Enlightenment Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A lady, named Matanga, became infatuated with one of Buddha's disciple. How did the Buddha handle this? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/169-matangas-enlightenment.html Illustration by: Shi Jinhui ( (施金輝) 摩登伽女證果 有位叫摩登伽女的女子對佛陀的弟子阿難生起愛慕的心。佛陀如何應付呢？ 點此閱讀…
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168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A cleaning lady, who was known as "filthy woman" by many, was summoned by the Buddha to give his teachings, causing many to confront the Buddha. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/168-filthy-without-purity-within.html Illustration by: Venerable D…
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang After a heavy rain, how did the two dairy cream merchants respond that led to different outcomes? What was the Buddha’s view on this? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/167-ready-for-rainy-day.html Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei (鄭心佩) 未雨綢繆 一場大雨過後，兩位賣酪的商人如何應對，而導致了不同的結果？佛陀對此有什麼看法？ 點此閱讀…
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166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A man asked for Buddha's help to guide his arrogant and rude daughter-in-law. How did the Buddha help her? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/166-arrogant-sujatas-reform.html Illustration by: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬) 佛度玉耶 有位長者因兒媳驕奢傲慢，請求佛陀度化頑劣的兒媳。佛陀怎麼做呢？ 點此閱…
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165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang An elephant trainer shared with the Buddha 3 ways to tame an elephant, while the Buddha shared 3 ways to master oneself. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/165-taming-elephant-three-ways.html Illustration by: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappi…
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164 - Hunters Transformed Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One day, the Buddha visited the village of hunters to show them another way of living... Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/164-hunters-transformed.html Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師) 獵人改業 某日，佛陀來到了以打獵為生的幾百戶人家，為他們解說打獵的因果。。 點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhil…
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163 - A Fool’s Thirst Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A foolish man finally found a river after being dehydrated for days, yet he just stared at it… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/163-fools-thirst.html Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 愚人喝水 有個好幾天滴水未進的愚人，終於找到一條河，但他卻對著河發呆… 點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.bl…
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162 - Wisdom of the Sea Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang The fearsome Sea God scared everyone onboard but Ajit, who was calm and unafraid… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/162-wisdom-of-sea.html Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師) 智度海神 兇猛的海神把船上的人給嚇愣了，而賢者卻勇敢地面對著它… 點此閱讀故事全文: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/202…
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Anusasiti lied to the other monastics so that she can have all the food when begging for alms. But one day she met a fierce-looking dog… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/161-selfishness-leads-to-suffering.html Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師) 私欲遭苦報 為了獨受城裡精美的供養，韋婆多勸阻其他比丘尼入城…
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160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Singalaka was revering in 6 directions as a daily ritual when the Buddha came by to explain the right way of practice. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/160-singalaka-seeks-refuge.html Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 善生歸化佛陀 有位名善生的男子每日恭敬的對著六方禮拜。有天…
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159 - Saving the Best Milk Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Jahnu invited all of his friends to have a taste of the finest milk his cow produced. But when he tried to milk it… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/159-saving-best-milk.html Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師) 儲藏牛乳 農夫聚集朋友來品嚐自家鮮美牛乳，但在他牽出母牛來擠乳的時候… 點此…
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158 - The Blind and the Mosquito Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A group of blind men went to hunt down mosquitoes, but instead the group returned home badly wounded…. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/158-blind-and-mosquito.html Illustration: Chua Moo Moei (朱鈺妹) 盲人除蚊 一群盲者走進森林裡與蚊子作戰，但結果個個負傷歸來... 點此閱讀故事全文: https:…
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157 - Nothing Comes Easy Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One of Buddha's disciple has a habit of taking things for granted. How did the Buddha show him the importance of cherishing what he has? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/157-nothing-comes-easy.html Illustration: Sofan Chan 來處不易 佛陀有一弟子不知愛惜物品，佛陀如何教導弟子要愛惜一切呢…
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156 - The Exemplary King Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang There was once a King who wanted to give generously to his people from hundreds of miles away. A minister volunteered and came up with an interesting plan... Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/156-exemplary-king.html Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 模範…
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155 - The Fragrant and the Foul Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Nanda, Buddha's stepbrother, recently started hanging out with a group of unruly bikshus. What did the Buddha do when he found out? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/155-fragrant-and-foul.html Illustration: Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師) 香和…
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154 - The Goddess and the Monkey Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang After renouncing, Nanda could not forget his wife. How did the Buddha help him realize his mistake? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/154-goddess-and-monkey.html Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 天女與獼猴 隨佛陀出家後的難陀，無法忘記自己的美妻。佛陀如何讓難陀覺悟回頭呢？ 點此閱讀故事全文…
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153 - Origin of the Ullambana Festival Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Maudgalyayana, who was foremost in supernatural powers, was left helpless and heartbroken when trying to help his mother. When asked, the Buddha told him that nothing could be done to save her… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/152-origin-of-…
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152 - Scaring the Buddha Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang The Buddha was having a late night walking meditation when his attendant decided to scare him. Why did the attendant do it, and how did the Buddah react? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/152-scaring-buddha.html Illustration: Venerable Zhi Tien (知田法師) 扮鬼嚇佛…
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151 - Buddha Calling on the Sick Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A sick bhiksu had been bedridden for a long time without anyone's care. When the Buddha and Ananda visited, they found the bhiksu lying on the floor in his soiled robes. What happened then? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/151-buddha-calling-on-si…
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150 - Upali the Barber Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Upali, from the lowest caste system, was asked to shave the Buddha's head, but he was worried that he's not worthy enough. Did he eventually take the job? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/150-upali-barber.html Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法師 為佛陀剃髮 來自…
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149 - Old Age is a Gem Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One day, the Buddha taught the importance of respecting elders through a story about a kingdom where elders were banished to a remote place and no longer cared for... Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/149-old-age-is-gem.html Illustration: Wai Choo Kok (韋曹掬) …
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148 - Saving Aṅgulimāla Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Aṅgulimāla is a murderer who believed that killing people will lead him to enlightenment. How did the Buddha help him? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/148-saving-angulimala.html Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師) 度化鴦崛摩羅 鴦崛摩羅因誤信老師，以殺人為覺悟之道。佛陀聽聞後如何度化他呢？ 點…
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147 - The Three Kasyapas Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang The Buddha was seeking a night's stay at one of the Kasyapas brothers. There's only a room with a venomous snake left, yet the Buddha insisted on staying. Did the Buddha survive the night? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/06/147-three-kasyapas.html Illustrat…
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146 - Devadatta's Battle Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Devadatta, one of seven Sakyan princes became renounced under the Buddha. He grew to despise the Buddha and tried to surpass the Buddha no matter what, even if it could be a deadly act... Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/146-devadattas-battle.html Illustr…
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145 - The Old Housemaid Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A housemaid's disagreement with her master's generosity towards the Buddha soon turned into resentment and jealousy. How did the Buddha help someone who detest the sight of him? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/145-old-housemaid.html Illustration: Venerabl…
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang On the journey towards the kingdom of Magadha, the Buddha had to pass through a big forest where the Parrot King lived… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/144-parrots-welcoming-buddha.html Illustration: Venerable Juewei (覺瑋法師) 鸚鵡迎佛 在往摩竭陀國的路途上，佛陀必須經過一座大森林，裡頭住了一位鸚鵡大王… 點此閱讀故事全文: https…
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Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang While strolling down the river, the Buddha met a very frantic Yasa. It was then Yasa shared his terrible nightmare… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/143-sixth-bhiksu.html Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法師 度化耶舍 佛陀在河畔散步時，遇到一位十分慌張的青年， 名叫耶舍。感到不安的耶舍述說他所夢見的惡夢。。。 點此閱讀故事全文: https://…
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142 - Love Yourself Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang On the topic of love, King Prasenajit contemplated on loving oneself and shared his reflections with the Buddha. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/05/142-love-yourself.html Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師) 誰是愛自己的人 波斯匿王獨坐靜思時，反思著怎麼樣才能真正做一個『自愛』的人... 點此閱讀故事全文: htt…
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141 - King Prasenajit Taking Refuge Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang King Prasenajit decided to pay Buddha a visit, to find out how a young man like him was able to inspire faith and respect in many people… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/141-king-prasenajit-taking-refuge.html Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞…
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140 - Paving Jetavana with Gold Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang In order to dissuade Sudatta from buying his beloved garden, the reluctant Prince Jeta gave an impossible offer where he requested the grounds of the garden to be paved in gold... Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/140-paving-jetavana-with-gold.html …
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139 - Safeguarding Rahula Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A young Rahula was sheltering in the restroom as his own room was occupied by a senior bhiksu. Little did he know that there was heading his way… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/139-safeguarding-rahula.html Illustration: Venerable You Cheng 有澄法 救護羅睺羅 一場…
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138 - A Road to Faith Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Seeking a more routine life, a cattle herder renounced and became a monastic. But he was soon bored and returned to laity. The bhiksus grew wary of him as he repeated this process 6 more times… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/04/138-road-to-faith.html Illustra…
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