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★Life is like Zen, and Zen is life. Zen Buddhist Tales are entertaining tales with hidden puzzles, the epitome of a philosophy of life.
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The series include 4 titles:
The Empty-Handed Visitor
The best possible congratulatory words
The Art of Dismounting From A Horse
Slave of emotions
And the fifth book in progress

"Master? Why do people suffer from constant worries?
I don’t want to suffer from worldly concerns like the rest of the villagers. That’s why I want to be a monk and devote myself to Buddhism.So that I won’t suffer like them."

"How does suffering begin and end then? What do you think causes suffering?"

"Suffering occurs when our mind is troubled."

"Because suffering stems from the mind, if you want to be a monk, then you will have to first be a monk in your own mind."

"How do I become a monk in my mind?"

"If you cannot first become a monk in your mind, then what will be the point of becoming a monk only in name? Becoming a monk and staying at a temple does not mean that you will not suffer. There are monks who are still plagued by worries.
Be mindful and do not let your mind drift into suffering, that is what it means to become a monk in your own mind. The only Buddhist precept to hold on to is to not let your mind be troubled.
If you let your troubles cloud your mind, then you have already failed the first test."

"After I become a monk in my mind, how will I learn more about Buddhism?"

"Listen to these tales and you will better understand Zen Buddhism."

Chaiyapat Tongkambunjong (Nui) is a Thai writer and editor. He writes Dharma books, literature, psychology and self-improvement pieces. Through his simple and straightforward way of life, he wishes to create writing pieces that remind readers of themselves and let them truly understand themselves so that they can live life from a more peaceful perspective amidst the chaotic world. His writings serve to reflect truths in society through simple comparisons of our daily lives, which are easy to understand. They also aim to guide the readers to question themselves, so they understand themselves better.

Chaiyapat began writing in 2010 up until now. He produced more than 20 pocketbooks with a total sale of 525,000 copies. Moreover, he published 32 booklets with a total sale of 1,060,000 copies.

“Believing in what we say does not allow readers to understand themselves as effectively as questioning it themselves.”

CHAPTER 1 The Tea Cup
CHAPTER 2 The Empty-Handed Visitor
CHAPTER 3 The Retired General
CHAPTER 4 A Beautiful Flower
CHAPTER 5 Promises of Happiness

As a child, I loved reading fairy tales. As I grew older, I learned to appreciate Zen Buddhism. Out of my passion for both storytelling and Zen Buddhism, I wanted to combine my interests and create this graphic novel about Zen Buddhism. Whoever said that Buddhist tales were boring or they were meant only for children? Please open your hearts and minds and give this graphic novel a chance.