Bodhi Light Tales

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 beauty cannot be measured by appearance.

真正的美人
摩訶蜜為七位美貌的女兒感到驕傲，自信沒有人會說她們不美。然而佛陀的評判，揭示了真正的美並不在外表……

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 will receive, the Buddha offers a remarkable explanation.

廣長舌相
儘管國王下令禁止供養佛陀，一位貧苦的女僕仍悄悄獻上自己僅有的食物。當婆羅門懷疑她所得的福報時，佛陀作出了不可思議的解說……

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 ruler’s solemn responsibility.

護法長城
頻婆娑羅王請問佛陀：若有人侵奪信眾供養僧團的財物，將會有什麼後果？佛陀也藉此說明護持佛法是為政者的重要責任。

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 monastery for such a life?

挑水禪師
當洞水禪師突然離開寺院，弟子竟在橋下的乞丐群中找到他。一位受人敬重的禪師，為何選擇這樣的生活？

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 always be guided by wisdom.

禁戒食肉
蘇卑為了幫助生病的比丘並信守承諾，作出了極大的犧牲。佛陀藉此教導大眾：慈悲為何必須以智慧引導。