Chinese Philosophy Story in Life

The Ji Worry About The Sky

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:03:26 PDT

Once upon a time, in the state of Ji, there's a person who was very coward and a little bit crazy. He would think of many funny and crazy ideas.One day, while he was shading from the heat in the garden, suddenly he had this thought:"What happen if the sky fall down from the sky one day?"Since then, he kept thinking about this question and became too worried.He lost his appetite. He couldn't sleep

Subtle Messages

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:02:48 PDT

During the Qin dynasty (221-207BCE), there's a jester by the name You Zhan. He was very short, humorous and wise.Emperor Shi Huan Di loved to bring him along.One day, Emperor Shi Huan Di planned to enlarge his hunting garden. It'll use up a lot of resources.After You Zhan heard about the emperor's plan, he went to the court and said to the emperor, "Your majesty, that's a very good plan!""You can

Follow The Book To Look For Horse

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:02:10 PDT

During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BCE), there was a famous horse expert who could recognise good horse which can run thousands of miles.His name was Bo Le.He wrote a book, "Horse's Look", which records all the features of all type of good horses, and how to recognise and differentiate them.Bo Le was a very talented man. Unfortunately, his son had very low IQ.One day, his son read his

Dong Shi Copied Blindly

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:01:25 PDT

Xi Shi was one of the Four Beauty of Ancient China. It was said that her beauty can caused the emperor to lose his country...One day, Xi Shi's heart felt uncomfortable. So, when she walked around, she would grip her chest with a painful facial expression.One lady by the name Dong Shi from the same hometown as Xi Shi saw her painful expression, and when she returned home, she started walking with

Worry It Will Rot

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:00:48 PDT

Once, there was a fishmonger who carried his fishes in two baskets tied to a pole, and moved very quickly with his swift legs.A government officer noticed this and thought that this fishmonger is strong and agile. Thus, he decided to employ the fishmonger as his sedan chair carrier.However, to the officer's surprise, when this fishmonger became the carrier, not only he didn't move as swiftly as

How Much Is The Shoe?

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:00:08 PDT

During the Five Dynasties Period (907-960), there were Feng Yue and He Ning, who were both officers in the Zhong Shu Province.One day, Feng Yue asked He Ning, "I see that the shoe you're wearing is new. How much is it?"Knowing Feng Yue was impatient by nature, He Ning lifted his left leg very slowly and said, "900 coins."Feng Yue immediately turned to his staff and scolded them, "I asked you to

You Can Still Make It

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:59:28 PDT

Once, there was a man who dreamed in his sleep. He dreamed that he was watching a theatre show*, and dinner and wine-drinking was about to begin, when his wife woke him up.He scolded the wife."Why is it that you scold me for?" asked the wife."I was in the theatre and we are about to begin the feast and you woke me up!" he yelled at the wife.The wife laughed and said, "Don't scold, don't scold. Go

Not The Right Place

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:58:44 PDT

Once, a villager returned home from the city and told his wife, "While I was in the city, I've sneezed a lot.""That's because I've been thinking of you at home," joked the wife.Few days later, this man carried two baskets of fruits and went to the city again.While he was passing by a narrow single-plank bridge over a high valley, he sneezed a few times, and he almost slipped and fell into the

I Freeze Your Son

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:58:08 PDT

During the Period of the Warring States (475-221BCE), the King of Qi, King Xuan had a minister by the name Ai Zi.Ai Zi had a grandson, who was very lazy and mischievous. Because of that, Ai Zi punished him very frequently; hitting him with a stick.Ai Zi's grandson is the only son to Ai Zi's son. Thus, he was always very concern when Ai Zi hit the grandson with the stick; and begged Ai Zi with

I'm Afraid Of Man Tou

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:57:31 PDT

Once, there was a very poor scholar. He didn't have anything to eat, and thus he went to work for a rich household.One day, he followed his master to the street. When they passed by a shop selling man tou*, the poor scholar began to crave for man tou. Yet, he didn't have money to buy...Thus, he screamed and rolled himself on the street. His master was shocked and asked, "What happen to you?""I'm

The Sky Is Not Far Away

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:56:40 PDT

Once, a group of villagers gathered around for idle chatters...They were arguing about the distance of the sky. Each of them had their points and none could seems to compromise to the answer.One of the villagers who stood quietly in a corner finally broke his silence and said, "The distance between the sky and the earth is around three to four hundred miles. From here to the above, if you take a

See The Latterns

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:55:51 PDT

During the Song dynasty (950~1279AD), there was a person by the name Sima Guang.He lived in Luoyang. Once, it was the fifteenth of the first lunar month. People celebrated Yuan Xiao by lighting up latterns all over the city.His wife wanted to go out to the city to see the latterns.Sima Guang said, "Why go out? We have lighted up so many latterns at home. Why don't you stay in and see these

They Come From The Same Place

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:55:15 PDT

During the Period of Three Kingdom (220~280AD), the king of Wu, Sun Quan asked his son to pull a trick on one of his officers, Zhuge Ke, the son of Zhuge Jin*.The Wu prince said, "Mr. Zhuge Ke, you're invited to eat 100 liter of horse shit.""Officers can joke with their king. Children can joke with their father. Thus, I'll invite the prince to eat 300 chicken eggs," replied Zhuge Ke."Others asked

We Are Who We Are

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:53:48 PDT

Once, there was an army physician who would follow the troops as they went into the battle with the enemies.He tended to wounded soldiers in the battle field.Whenever his patients had recovered from their injuries, they were once again sent into the killing field to continue fighting.As a result, they were either wounded again, or even killed...This was a very disturbing scene to the physician,

Suitable Date For Removing The Wall?

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:53:05 PDT

There was once a person who believes in Feng Shui very much. Before anything can be carried, he must first consult the Feng Shui master.One day, he sat by the garden wall. Suddenly, the wall collapsed and fell on him. He was pinned under the fallen wall, and he shouted for help.One of his family member ran over to him and said, "Please hold on. I'll check with the Feng Shui master first... to see

The Ordinary Way

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:52:19 PDT

Once, a lay disciple asked an enlightened Zen master, "Master, how to diligently practice the Way?""When hungry, eat. When tired, sleep," answered the Zen master."Is this not what most people do?" asked the disicple."No, no, no! Most people are not like that!" said the Zen master. "Most people, when eating, are full of thoughts and desires about something else, and when sleeping, are full of

Have A Cup Of Tea

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:51:36 PDT

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD), there was a Zen master by the name Zhou Zhou.Once a group of visitors came to his temple."Have you been here before?" asked Master Zhou Zhou."Yes, I have." answered the first visitor."Please go inside and have a cup of tea." said Master Zhou Zhou."Yes, thank you."To the second person, he asked, "Have you been here before?""This is my first time here." asnwered

The Golden Lohan

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:50:57 PDT

Once there was a farmer who accidentally dug up a very valuable gold lohan* statue in the wilderness.His family members were all very happy and wanted to celebrate their good fortune.However, the farmer was not happy.He pulled a long face the whole day and kept on sighing..."That gold lohan statue worths easily 100 kati of gold, and you're are rich now. Why are you so depressed?" asked his friend

Simple To Know But Difficult To Do

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:50:12 PDT

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD), Bai Juyi, one of the famous poets at that time, went to visit the "Bird Nest" Zen Master one day.He asked the Zen Master, "What needs to be practised faithfully everyday in order to be enlightened?"Bird Nest Zen Master answered, "To avoid all evil deeds, and to do good deeds as much as possible.""Even a 3 years' old child knows this!" commented Bai Juyi. He

Wood Person Stony Heart

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:48:10 PDT

During the Jin Dynasty (265-420AD), there's a person by the name of Xia Tong.He's very talented and capable, and he's famous among his peers.The imperial minister Jia Chong wanted to make use of Xia Tong to increase his power and fame.Thus, he sent messengers to offer a position to Xia Tong.Xia Tong rejected the offer.Jia Chong did not give up. He brought along his army, with heavily decorated

Blessed For Three Lives

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:47:14 PDT

During the Tang dynasty (618-907AD), there's a monk by the name Yuan Ze who was very well versed with Buddhism.He had a very close friend by the name Li Yuan.One day, both of them was walking down by a stream when they saw a pregnant lady."This lady has been pregnant for three years, waiting for me to reincarnate as his son. When this lady gives birth, if the baby smiles to you, that will be me!"

I Am Here

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:46:17 PDT

Once, Master Yunyan was brewing tea when his fellow disciple Daowu walked in.Daowu was curious and asked him, "Who are you brewing the tea for?""Someone wants to drink it," answered Master Yunyan."Can't the person who wants to drink it brew the tea himself?" asked Daowu again."Well, I happen to be here," answered Master Yunyan.Daowu was speechless.Wise part of this storyOne who understands what

Oneness With The Universe

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:42:20 PDT

Once, a disciple asked a Zen master, "May I ask how to make the mountains, rivers and earth become part of me?"To the question, the Zen master replied, "Make yourself part of the mountains, rivers and earth!"Wise part of this storyIt is very normal for us to want to have things or event becoming part of us; we want people to be part of us, part of our lives; and we want people to be like us.

The General, The Cup And Attachment

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:41:04 PDT

Once, there was a brave army general. He had a very precious cup which he kept as an antique.One day, he took out the cup to admire. As he's toying around with it, the antique slipped from his hand.The cup was falling onto the floor. He was so anxious and with his quick reflexes, he managed to grab the cup just before it hit the ground."Phew! That was close!" The general sighed with a relieve."

Beyond Words

noreply@blogger.com (enthenzhuo) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:40:01 PDT

Once, there was a Zen master who gathered his disciples and threw them a question..."Two persons are walking with raindrops falling from the sky, and heaven does not drench one person. Can you explain this?" The Zen master asked."It's because one of them is wearing a straw coat and the other is not," answered one of his disciples."No, it's because the rain is scattered and does not fall onto both