Well, I understand that the stories are pointing 'the way' or have a hidden message or something, but I don't understand what.
Like, for example, this:
A great and foolish King complained that the rough ground hurt his feet, so he ordered the whole country to be carpeted with cowhide.
The court jester laughed when the King told him of his order. "What an absolutely crazy idea, Your Majesty," he smiled. "Why all the needless expense? Just cut out two small pads to protect your feet!"
Is trying to say "If a person's mind becomes pure, their surroundings will also become pure." but unless someone makes the link, and tells me what the story is saying, then to me I just don't see the relevance or applicability (or even the philosophy) of the story.
Like, for example, this:
A great and foolish King complained that the rough ground hurt his feet, so he ordered the whole country to be carpeted with cowhide.
The court jester laughed when the King told him of his order. "What an absolutely crazy idea, Your Majesty," he smiled. "Why all the needless expense? Just cut out two small pads to protect your feet!"
Is trying to say "If a person's mind becomes pure, their surroundings will also become pure." but unless someone makes the link, and tells me what the story is saying, then to me I just don't see the relevance or applicability (or even the philosophy) of the story.