The master lived in a dictatorial country where the political leaders were corrupt and the military was abusive. Every morning, the master would go out of his house and head to the nearby field where there was a large tree. He would sit under the...

There was a master called Sakito. He was also called Stonehead – partly because of his smoothly shaven head, and partly because he loved to sit in meditation on a large rock on the side of a mountain. One day, a disciple came to Ma Tsu, another...

he master wanted to have a special suit made for his daughter's wedding. He went to the village tailor, who measured him up and said, "If God wills it, we'll have your suit ready in one week." The master was glad to hear this as the wedding was still...

The Chairman of the University's Theology Department passed away suddenly and the other heads scrambled to find a suitable replacement. One of them suggested the name of the master, who lived nearby and who had a reputation for holiness. So they went...