Here is a collection of Buddha stories that Sadhguru has told over the years to elucidate certain aspects of the spiritual path and to offer inspiration from Gautama’s own life and journey.

In this intriguing Zen Story, Jingxuan walks out on his own master when he refuses to answer his question about life and death. Find out how the same question leads him to his own enlightenment, much later.

This Zen story from the Tang dynasty is about Li Bo who was a learned scholar. Find out what happens when he meets the Zen master Zizank and asks him a scholarly question.

A beautiful Zen story that illustrates the difference between an authentic Zen master and one who has other motives…

In this Zen story, Master Dokuon puts the samurai Tesshu to the test. Sadhguru uses the story to illustrate the difference between authentic realization and a mere repetition of gathered words.

This is a striking story about the Zen master Tanzan and how he imparts an important lesson to a younger monk in his own subtle and gentle way.

Sadhguru explains the hidden meaning behind a strange teaching given by a Zen Master.

A new disciple asked his widely travelled Zen master, "You have been to many places in the world. Which is the best place in the summer? Which is the best place during monsoon? Which is the best place to go during the winter?"

Here is an esoteric Zen story about a Master who explains Buddha's teachings to a disciple in a unique and seemingly strange way.

An enlightened Zen monk runs into a novice from another monastery and answers his question about what he got from his own monastery – nothing!

Sadhguru shares a poignant Zen story about laughter, illustrating the point using an extreme example from his own life.

Many spiritual aspirants looking for the path to Nirvana or ultimate freedom end up going around in circles. But the path to Nirvana lies under one’s very feet.

In this blog, Sadhguru shares his perspective on an ancient Zen parable about finding full expression to one’s capabilities.

Rituals are a part and parcel of the Indian culture. But are rituals still relevant or is it just like a blind man carrying a lamp?

Eager disciples stoke their Zen master to tell a story. They listen attentively because it will be followed by a question. But something isn’t right about the ending. Sadhguru unravels the hidden message.