Temple Wisdom

Alexander — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:56:47 -0700

Wisdom and Fables from the East

INTRODUCTION:

In these pages of philosophy and teachings you will find stories, fables and wisdom from the East. In the east, one of the favorite ways of teaching philosophy used to be to put the lesson to be learned in the form of a conversation between a warrior-master and his student - and each such conversation usually makes some precise point. Most of the wisdom and philosophy contained in these fables is still relevant today.

On the Talents of each Individual..

Alexander — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:02:30 -0700

Philosophy and Fables from the East

On the Talents of each Individual..

This page contains an interesting fable and philosophy from the east that shows the value of the talents of every individual.

Within the Temple, the student watched two warriors throw blades at a wooden figure of a tiger. The student was young and ambitious, and as the he watched the warriors at their practice, the student pretended to himself that he too was perfect, with a sure hand and eye...

Flowing with the Force

Alexander — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:02:28 -0700

Philosophy and Fables from the East:

Flowing with the Force

This page contains an interesting fable and philosophy from the east that shows how flowing with the force, the stream of one's life.. leads to contentment and happiness.

The chamber was dark, but a beam of pure sunlight swept down from small window set high in the wall, and shone on the board tied to the pillars...

How to seek the Truth..

Alexander — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:02:25 -0700

Philosophy and Fables from the East:

On how to seek the Truth..

This page contains an interesting fable and philosophy from the east that shows how one must seek the truth of things for oneself..

The Master and student walked by a stream on a fine spring morning.

"Young one," said the Master, "I wish to cross this stream - Which is the easiest way?..."

On Good and Evil

Alexander — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:02:23 -0700

Philosophy and Fables from the East

On Good and Evil

This page contains an interesting fable and philosophy from the east that teaches one about good and evil..

The Master walked in the grounds of the temple with a large, long haired cat in his arms.

"The cat stalks the rat," he said, "Yet we regard the rat as evil... Yet each is not evil, but merely behaves according to his own nature."