Meridians: The Bobbest CountriesAs a geography geek I'm pretty much fascinated by the various indexes and numbers meant to provide invaluable insight into our existence...
Dec 22, 2022Giving the MoonRyokan lived the life of a hermit in a little hut at the foot of a mountain. One evening, while Ryokan was away, a thief broke into the...
Dec 17, 2022The Flesh of StoriesOne day, someone asked Bahandin Naqshband, the great storyteller, "You always tell us stories, but you never tell us how to interpret...
Dec 15, 2022A Short (Very Short) SketchHe was a bit careless (I believe he was eying that cute neighbour of his), so he got the cuff of his trousers caught between the pavement...
Dec 9, 2022The Lion's Breath Smells Like CinnamonWhen the lion became king of the beasts, he wanted to be known for his fairness. So, he gave up his old habits and limited himself to the...
Dec 9, 2022The Seeing NoseOne night, I was wishing things all over. Then, I thought there were too many stars in the sky and not enough light down under, in the...
Dec 4, 2022The PromiseCall yourself alive? Look, I promise you that for the first time you'll feel your pores opening like fish mouths, and you'll actually be...
Nov 25, 2022When All the Squirrels Pointed NorthOne day I wished that the squirrels all had their tails pointing north. I made them point north just by wishing it! It looked as if a...
Nov 21, 202283 ProblemsOne farmer came to the monastery to seek advice from a famous Zen teacher. “I like farming,” the farmer started, “but sometimes it...