An Indian master spontaneously empties a bag of gold dust into the air.
A young woman lays down the burden of her dead child and asks the Buddha
to accept her as his disciple. These are some of the scenes evoked in
Tales of Freedom. Drawn from the rich variety of the Buddhist tradition,
the stories convey a sense of inner freedom. We see ordinary people
liberate themselves from anger and grief, and great teachers remain free
even in the face of death. Vessantara's commentary shows us how we can
move towards that freedom in our own lives. Stories have the power to
transform us as we enter their world. The wisdom of these beautifully
told stories can teach us how to break out of our self-imposed mental
prisons - and roam free.