Zen Shorts Quotes

“This is a birthday present from my Uncle Ry,” Stillwater said. “He always gives presents on his birthday, to celebrate the day he was born.”

“He took off his only robe, which was old and tattered. “Here, he said, “Please take this.”

“You spent the whole day being angry with Michael. Did you notice how much fun we had?”

“My uncle sat and looked at the moon, its silvery light spilling over the mountains, making all things quietly beautiful.”

“I get it,” said Michael. “Maybe good luck and bad luck are all mixed up. You never know what will happen next.”

Ry never lets anyone leave empty-handed, he looked around the tiny hut for a gift for the robber. But there was nothing to give.”

“Karl was shy around bears he didn’t know.”

“He lived a simple life.”

“The older monk quickly picked her up and put her on his back, transported her across the water, and put her down on the other side. She didn’t thank the older monk, she just shoved him out of the way and departed.”

“The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown off, and broke his leg.”