The Ambitious Violet Story [Kahlil Gibran] There was a beautiful and fragrant violet who lived placidly amongst her friends, and swayed happily amidst the other flowers in a solitary garden. One morning, as her crown was embellished with beads of dew,...

[Story] Dua Bata Yang Jelek Dua bata yang jelek adalah kisah pertama yang saya baca di buku ‘Cacing dan Kotoran Kesayangannya’ karya Ajahn Brahm. Buku tersebut berisi 108 cerita pembuka pintu hati, yang dikumpulkan selama lebih dari tiga puluh...

Nasrudin was helping a company look for a new chief executive. They had tried all the top recruitment and head-hunting firms in the country and in desperation turned to Nasrudin. Over dinner they started to ask him some questions about himself. Having...

Nasrudin the Mullah (or teacher) is a well-known and much-loved folk hero throughout the Muslim world. Sometimes he seems foolish, but really he is wise. Stories like this one are told from China to Africa, and beyond. Once, long ago, a very fine and...