The Brave Parakeet
The Brave Parakeet Buddhism – Malaysia / Indonesia / China / India Many years ago, deep in a large forest, the Buddha was incarnated…
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The Difference Between Heaven and Hell
The Difference Between Heaven and Hell Hasidic Judaism – Lithuania It is said that the wise Rabbi Haim of Romshishok –an itinerant preacher– spent…
The Crazy Young Man and the Old Man
The Crazy Young Man and the Old Man Palestine Once there was a widow with a son who, according to her, was very clever.…
The Foolish Brahmins
The Foolish Brahmins India There were once four Brahmin friends who lived in a village. Three of them were men of great erudition, who…
The Rose Prince
The Rose Prince Romania At a time when wonders were credible, and therefore possible, a rose bush grew on the edge of a forest.…
Old Joe and the Carpenter
Old Joe and the Carpenter USA (Appalachians) Old Joe had a friend with whom he had shared the joys and misfortunes of a lifetime.…