debt, donkey, karma, reincarnation

Reincarnation Story: Why the Donkey Started Talking

The following story about a donkey illustrates the cycle of reincarnation and the building up and repaying of debts. A famous saying goes: “It is only right to pay your debts.” However, it’s unavoidable to owe others emotional debts, financial debts, and even life debts. If you don’t repay these debts in your lifetime, you ...

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A donkey with its head sticking out of its stall.

Don’t Be Fooled by Pride Like This Donkey

Arrogant pride almost caused the death of a donkey. There was a donkey kept in a temple in the mountains. Its main chore every day was to drive the mill. Day after day, the tedious work bored the donkey. It started thinking: “If only I could quit the work and have a look at the ...

Helen London

A temple in the mountains.