Buddhist Stories
The Beggar and the Hidden Jewel: The Pearl Sewn in the Hem
A destitute beggar doesn't know a priceless pearl is sewn into his clothes. He wanders begging, suffering cold and hunger. Then an old friend tells him: you were never poor — the jewel was always with you. Everyone has Buddha-nature; they just haven't discovered it yet.
4/15/20268 min read