Reading Notes: Eastern Stories and Legends Part D

A version of the Judas Tree one brother saw
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 Notes:
The Crow That Thought It Knew- Not sure what the moral of the story is but I interpret it as don't try anything just because you supposedly aren't the right species. The crow wasn't supposed to try something new I guess.
The Judas Tree- Again, not sure what I'm supposed to take away from this. Maybe the sons should've been more curious instead of accepting what was given to them at the surface.
The River-Fish and the Money- The brother was messing around and lost the money. The money ends up with the Bodhisattva again and is warned to not give any of it to his brother. He gives half to him anyway because it's the Bodhisattva.
The Dreamer in the Wood- The Buddha just wishes for everyone to live simply and happy like him.
The Rice Measure- The king was trying to be tricky and hired a fool but in the end only the expert Bodhisattva could properly do the job. This is something our government should read.
The Poisonous Trees- The Buddha is able to take in all that is around him and apply the knowledge to make him a wise leader
The Well-Trained Elephant- The king filled with jealousy was not worthy to keep such a grand elephant. The next king understood and appreciated the Bodhisattva elephant and was rewarded.
The Wise Physician- People get caught up in their own sorrows, thinking they are the only ones to ever have experienced such pain. It is through time and conversation that it is known everyone goes through some hardship.


 Bibliography:
Eastern Stories and Legends, Marie Shedlock, Source

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