A collection of thirteen retold Buddhist tales from all over Asia, illustrating various aspects of Buddhist thought.

The living Kuan Yin -- The most important thing -- The man who didn't want to die -- Useless work -- The conch maiden -- The wisdom of the crows -- The stone ape -- Where are you going? -- Angulimala the brigand -- Learning to be silent -- Goodheart and the goddess of the forest -- The death of a teacup -- The foolish boy.