Tales for the Journey

Archira's mind becomes clouded with doubt. A young man determined to become a monk is rudely sidetracked when his dream is threatened by unresolved doubts. Some sage advice is provided by a caring grandfather.Find the Glossary at bit.ly/BuddhistFiction

Echoes and Commentaries is a companion to the stories — a place to pause, look deeper, and trace the ideas that echo through them. Here I share context, history, and personal insights that may help the stories connect more closely with your own experience. Each of these reflections is just one way of hearing the story’s echo. I hope they resonate with you — or raise new questions. Find the Glossary at bit.ly/BuddhistFiction

The story of Angulimala is one of the best-known narratives in the Buddhist tradition. Here, I've tried to reframe it with compassion. Buddhist fiction is rare, but stories have always carried wisdom across generations. Tales for the Journey is my way of giving voice to that tradition—short fictional tales inspired by Buddhist thought and practice.Find the Glossary at bit.ly/BuddhistFiction

In this episode of Tales for the Journey, I share the story called the "Little Buddhas" inspired by Buddha’s many followers and drawn from my imagination. It asks the question "Can four men from widely different backgrounds work together in harmony?" May this tale spark reflection and accompany you on your own path. New stories arrive each week — be sure to follow the podcast and join me on the journey.Find the Glossary at bit.ly/BuddhistFiction

In this episode of Tales for the Journey, I share a story called The Precious Scroll of the Parrot. Drawn from Chinese Buddhism, it is a a tale of a being whose  love for his mother attracts the attention of Guan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Like all stories in this series, it isn’t a sermon but an invitation — drawn from Buddhist tradition and reimagined for reflection. May this tale spark curiosity and accompany you on your own path. A new story arrives each week — be sure to follow the

In this episode of Tales for the Journey, I share the story of King Bimbisara’s Chariot; a tale of hands-on learning. The King, an enthusiastic follower of Buddha returns to get help to understand a fundamental lesson. Like all stories in this series, it isn’t a sermon but an invitation — drawn from Buddhist tradition and reimagined for reflection. May this tale spark curiosity and accompany you on your own path. A new story arrives each week — be sure to follow the podcast and join me on the

Today marks the beginning of Tales for the Journey. This Podcast shares short original tales inspired by Buddhist thought and practice—simple, surprising, and reflective. In this episode, I introduce myself and some context for the stories. Buddhist fiction is rare, but stories have always carried wisdom across generations. Tales for the Journey is my way of giving voice to that tradition. New stories arrive each week — be sure to follow the podcast and join me on the journey.