201 - "Water-Carrying Monk"

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangProud of his seven beautiful daughters, Mahamit challenges anyone to find fault with them. The Buddha’s judgment reveals that true beauty cannot be measured by appearance.真正的美人摩訶蜜為七位美貌的女兒感到驕傲，自信沒有人會說她們不美。然而佛陀的評判，揭示了真正的美並不在外表……

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangDespite the king’s ban, a poor servant woman discreetly offers the Buddha what little she has. When a brahmin doubts the blessings she will receive, the Buddha offers a remarkable explanation.廣長舌相儘管國王下令禁止供養佛陀，一位貧苦的女僕仍悄悄獻上自己僅有的食物。當婆羅門懷疑她所得的福報時，佛陀作出了不可思議的解說……

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangKing Bimbisara asks what happens when offerings made to the Sangha are seized. The Buddha explains why protecting the Dharma is also a ruler’s solemn responsibility.護法長城頻婆娑羅王請問佛陀：若有人侵奪信眾供養僧團的財物，將會有什麼後果？佛陀也藉此說明護持佛法是為政者的重要責任。

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangWhen Zen Master Tosui disappears, a disciple finds him living among beggars beneath a bridge. Why would a renowned master exchange the monastery for such a life?挑水禪師當洞水禪師突然離開寺院，弟子竟在橋下的乞丐群中找到他。一位受人敬重的禪師，為何選擇這樣的生活？

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangDetermined to help a sick bhiksu and keep her promise, Suppiya makes an extreme sacrifice. The Buddha teaches why compassion must always be guided by wisdom.禁戒食肉蘇卑為了幫助生病的比丘並信守承諾，作出了極大的犧牲。佛陀藉此教導大眾：慈悲為何必須以智慧引導。

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangWhile some bhiksus remain trapped in conflict, the Buddha visits three disciples who live together in perfect harmony. What is the secret of their peaceful practice?安穩修行之道當一些比丘仍陷於爭執時，佛陀探訪了三位和合共住的弟子。他們安穩而和諧的修行生活，有什麼祕訣？

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangWealthy but bad-tempered, Pujika drives everyone away. When illness leaves him alone and helpless, he discovers a pain that medicine cannot heal.心病之苦富有卻脾氣暴躁的普吉迦，把身邊的人都推得遠遠的。當疾病使他孤立無援時，他才發現有一種痛苦不是藥物可以治癒的……

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangHaunted by the harm he caused through sorcery, Milarepa seeks redemption from the master Marpa. But first, he must endure a series of difficult and puzzling trials.密勒日巴密勒日巴曾以邪術傷害他人，悔恨之下前往拜師求道。然而在得到教法之前，他必須面對一連串艱難而費解的考驗……

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangAlthough many disciples have attained liberation, the Buddha appears deeply troubled. Ananda asks what weighs upon his heart, and receives an unexpected answer.佛陀的憂喜儘管許多弟子已證得聖果，佛陀卻顯得憂心忡忡。阿難請問其中原因，卻聽見一個出乎意料的答案……

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangOn the night of the Buddha’s parinirvana, an elderly seeker arrives with one final question. Will he be allowed to meet the Buddha before it is too late?最後的弟子佛陀即將入涅槃的夜晚，一位年老的求道者帶著最後的疑問趕來。他能否及時見到佛陀，找到心中的答案？