The Buddha was passing by the house of a merchant, where a dog continuously barked at him. The Buddha then explained to the dog about the causes and conditions of its past life...

Illustration: Venerable Zhi Sheng (知聖法師)

King Prasenajit suffered from obesity but was helpless about it. One day, he turned to the Buddha for advice...

After the Buddha attained enlightenment, the Four Heavenly Kings tried to give an offering, but why did the Buddha decline their offerings?

Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)

One day, a group of unruly disciples of the Buddha were mocking others and yelling at each other. The Buddha heard them and shared the story about a Brahmin and a cow.

Illustration: ZR

A lady told the Buddha she wished to have four sons, each for different aspirations. In the end, she only gave birth to one. Which aspiration did her son follow through?

Illustration:  Venerable Zhi Xiu 

Ananda asked Buddha how to encourage lazy monks to practice harder, and the Buddha used the analogy of horses to explain.

Illustration: Venerable Ru Zhen (如禎法師)

One day, the Buddha passed by a couple's house. The lady of the house wanted to offer the Buddha some food, but her husband wouldn't allow. What can she do?

Illustration: ZR

It's the Buddha's birthday soon and his disciples were trying to think what's the best gift for their teacher. However, this thought caused more harm than good... 

Illustration: Sofan Chan (http://www.theartofhappiness.net/buddha_paintings.htm)

What is contentment? How can we find it? This bonus episode is a recording of a live discussion led by Venerable Miao Guang on one of our Bodhi Light Tales Story #33 #33 Living with Contentment on June 5th, 6pm PST over Clubhouse.

Why is letting go challenging? How can we learn to let go? This bonus episode is a recording of a live discussion led by Venerable Miao Guang on one of our Bodhi Light Tales Story #17 Let Go & Be Saved held on May 22nd, 2021 over Clubhouse.

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A new season is on its way to you. In the meantime, join us in our next Clubhouse Q&A is on June 5th at 6pm PDT. Please join us as we discuss Story #33 - “Living with Contentment”

Clubhouse event link: https://www.clubhouse.com/join/humanistic-buddhism/VvhjYg8E/maQDLYGo

Story #33 here: http://bit.ly/33contentment