Frustrated by constant failures? This small step can work magic I Motiv...

Waiting for the right turn of events will only keep you stuck. The only way out is to begin, to act, even when it feels hard or pointless. Small actions done with discipline can awaken the strongest version of ourselves. You always have what is required for success; the only need is to initiate a little effort to activate it. 

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Do you have what it takes to seize a life-changing opportunity? Not sure...

Life, much like a river, has its powerful tides. Opportunities, sometimes disguised as challenges or risks, appear for a fleeting moment. Those who have the courage, the foresight, and the decisive will, seize these moments even when others hesitate or retreat in fear. The tide waits for no one.

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This is what happens when you hold on to your past. I A story with a str...

Let’s say you slipped on a rainy day and just about escaped tumbling down. What would happen, if instead of minding your next step as you move on, you start mulling over why and how that happened? You are likely to slip again and even hurt yourself this time. 

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Diamond gift the villager couldn’t keep I A startling climax I A motivat...

The story of this video shows that true peace lies in contentment—with having just enough, with needing no more. It is not wealth, but simplicity that lets us sleep soundly beneath the stars. 

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Master potter who crafted his own downfall- A powerful life lesson story...

The story of the master potter in this video is not just about clay and broken promises—it is a parable of time squandered. His downfall was not due to lack of skill or chance, but a quiet, creeping disease of procrastination which disguises itself as harmless rest, but it robs with stealth. It whispers “later,” while time marches on in silence. The allure of "tomorrow" which promises more time, more ease, and a chance to work "under pressure," delivered only regret. 

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Don’t chase peace and peace will find you--a motivational story of Cloud...

The story of this video shows that the restless heart finds rest not through struggle, but through surrender. By letting go of control, allowing thoughts to come and go like clouds, and embracing stillness, we create the space where true peace can enter. The story reminds us: it is not in chasing peace that we find it—but in allowing ourselves to be still enough for peace to find us.

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Choose your friends wisely. Even a snake can smile. A story with a life ...

This story serves as a reminder that the pursuit of riches, when driven by greed and dishonesty, can cost far more than it gives. It happens that, sometimes, our urge to amass riches quickly, becomes so strong that we allow ourselves to be trapped into a bad company and end up paying a very heavy price in form of loss of our peace of mind, physical pain and suffering. It gives a warning that gold earned in shadows will only bury you in darkness. 

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Chasing perfection may rob you of your dreams- a powerful story on why y...

Pursuit of perfection causes fear due to uncertainty of its achievability, which, in turn, leads to procrastination, fuelled by fear of failure. This process can rob you of your dreams, because the perfection that we dream of often turns out to be mirage. Waiting for the perfect moment often means missing the moment altogether. What matters is that we should do our best and keep moving. 

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Kindness comes back; when and how may surprise you

Kindness has a way of returning when you least expect it and it comes from most unexpected places. A small act of compassion today may be rewarded by a stranger in a moment of personal need. Life has a quiet way of reminding us that every good deed plants a seed—and its return, though unpredictable, is always profound.

 

Terrified of pain and death? Watch how these helpless people conquered fear

Reflection: Where is the Freedom? 

In this moment of complete helplessness, the monk stopped resisting, stopped fearing, stopped choosing. He accepted reality as it was—and in doing so, he became utterly free. Free from fear of death. Free from the illusion of control. So did Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher.

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Karma has no menu. You get served up what you deserve I Buddhist story w...

Karma is not fate to be feared but a path to be walked mindfully. It is not a punishment but a mirror, reflecting every heart’s intent. Our deeds follow us. Every step—kind or cruel, selfish or selfless—carves the way ahead. What you give, you receive, and no heart escapes the echo of its own deeds. 

 

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Pained to be what you are? It may, in fact, be a blessing. Watch the sto...

You have to realize that you don’t need to be flawless to be valuable and that even our perceived flaws and weaknesses can have unexpected value and contribute to the good in the world. What we see as a deficiency might be the very thing that allows us to uniquely contribute and bring beauty to the lives of others. Please subscribe to my channel

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Worried you may have to live and die unloved and unappreciated? Don’t be. Here’s why.

God’s creations are, sometimes, too mysterious, too exquisite to be appreciated by the crude eyes of the common people. Trust yourself that you have been blessed with divine beauty and intelligence. You are a diamond among stones, too perfect a masterpiece of creation to be appreciated by the imperfect people. Don’t allow yourself to wilt and wither away just because some commoners ignore you or pass senseless remarks about you.

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3 pieces of advice to light up your way in dark times-An inspiring Irish...

Number One: Never take a shortcut on a journey you don’t know. 

Number Two: Don’t stay in a house where an old man is married to a young woman. 

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This price of temptation you wouldn’t like to pay- Story of a fallen monk

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From diffidence to confidence: An inspiring story of turning flaws into...

Perhaps, the raven said to himself, I am not meant to be like other birds. Perhaps I am meant to be what I am. In time, Corvin no longer envied the golden feathers or sweet songs. He was not a lark or a peacock or a sparrow. He was the raven- —strong, steady, a voice in the darkness. And for the first time, he was content to be so. 

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Depressed over your looks? You too can become radiant and attractive

True beauty lies not in outward appearance but in the kindness, love, and light we share with others. Inner beauty and the way we impact others are what truly make us shine. By shifting our focus from self-pity to selflessness, we can transform ourselves into something truly beloved. 

 

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Buddha’s fail-proof technique to select the best talent for his mission ...

Lord, the disciple said: Why did you leave each day without speaking to the people? Buddha replied; I was searching for those from 500 who truly deserved my teachings. Each day, the number decreased as people grew impatient and frustrated. 

The 10 of you who stayed demonstrated patience, a thirst for knowledge, and the willingness to wait for the truth. These qualities are essential for understanding and spreading the dhamma.  

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Teaming Up with the Stronger? Think Twice! A story with a powerful life ...

The mouse stood there, horrified. Now I see it! First Top-Off, then Half-Gone, and then— Silence! hissed the cat. One more word, and I’ll eat you too! The terrified mouse whispered, All-Gone...

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Do you really love yourself? Then don't do this.

If you truly love yourself, you can never hurt others Self-love is not selfishness. It is a bedrock of empathy. You try to understand the feelings of others with reference to your own feelings. When you look upon the flaws of others you introspect and discover that you too have the same kind of flaws.

 

Imbibe this mantra and you will become master of your destiny-a powerful...

Buddha's Final Words to Ananda and Mendicants Before Passing Away. 

Ananda, be you lamps to yourselves. Rely on yourselves, and do not rely on external help. Hold fast to the truth as a lamp. Seek salvation alone in the truth. Look not for assistance to any one besides yourselves.

Zen Master Ryokan, the Great Fool whose presence itself was transformative

Ryokan stayed with us for a couple of days. A peaceful atmosphere filled our house, and everyone became harmonious. As soon as I started talking with him, I realized that my heart had become pure. He did not explain Zen or other Buddhist scriptures, nor did he encourage wholesome actions. He taught others only by his presence. 

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How Bodhidharma used martial arts skills for teaching mindful meditation?

By integrating Buddhist principles into martial arts, Bodhidharma elevated these practices into a spiritual discipline. Shaolin Kung Fu became a method for cultivating not just strength and agility, but also peace of mind and self-awareness.

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Zen seeker Huike who literally gave his arm to prove his intention

Bodhidharma asks Huike: “What is it you have come for?” Huike: My heart is not at peace; please pacify my heart.” Bodhidharma: Show me this heart and I will pacify it for you.

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A peek into the life of quirky Zen Master Taigu, the Great Fool

Dust and dirt: the squabbling over right and wrong, Loss and gain. 

As night wears on, the rain lets up Tears without end line my cheeks.

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How Japanese Zen Master Taigu- the Great Fool- rescued prostitutes

It should be intriguing that the spiritually elevated and revered Zen masters in Japan loved to be awarded the title of the Great Fool. A fool does not know the tricks that “the wise people” employ to have their way. A fool is simple and pure at heart- impervious to the “ways of the world”.

Zen at its best-Story of Zen master Hakuin Ekaku’s-Is that so

Truly realized and accomplished Zen masters are living embodiments of a kind of primeval innocence, compassion and simplicity. Always ready only to give, they remain impervious to praise and criticism, gain and loss. Their naivete, so to say, leaves the common people so puzzled that they can’t believe such people also exist. 

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Was Buddha poisoned to death? His last meal and hours before death

It is true that the Buddha was served poisoned meal by his poor, loving and grateful host, which Buddha ate and bestowed his love and blessings-the kind that Blessed one alone could do-an act too deep for tears. 

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How Buddha faced his deadliest enemy

Buddha’s deadliest enemy Buddha had several enemies among various castes, creeds and communities who bore ill-will against him and wanted even to kill him. The most known enemy of the Buddha was, however, Devadatta. 

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How to be a truly simple person with no worries-a zen story

A simple person is not one who possesses nothing, a simple person is one who has no possessiveness. You may not have any possessions yet you may be possessive. The opposite of this is also true. Non-possessiveness can exist with all kinds of possessions. One can live in the palace and yet be totally free of it. 

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