parables- bodhisattava never disparaging

lotus sutra is full of similes and parables. few of them are very popular and can be used to convey some basics of buddhism.
this one is my personal favourite besides kankucho birds.
we used some of the parables in our discussion meeting. its a good idea to try out some with future division members.
we used jewel in the rob.
anyways enjoy this parable from 20th chapter of lotus sutra

Bodhisattva “Never Disparaging”

Once there was a man who had a very hard way to practice Buddhism. Whenever he encountered another person, he would bow to that person and say, "I would never disparage you, for you are practicing the Buddha way and all of you will become Buddhas!"

When people heard Bodhisattva Never Disparaging say this to them, some of them realized what a good person he was. Some of them bowed in return and thanked him.

But others yelled at him and cursed him. Some of them said “Who are you to say that to me?” Some of them said “I don't remember asking anyone to worship me!" Some of them threw rocks and sticks at him.

People often made fun of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging. Sometimes he was even beaten. But he never gave up his way of practice. He really believed that each person he met was a potential Buddha. No matter how much people spoke ill of him or hated him, he never doubted this.

And he thought it was only right to tell people about being a Buddha. He thought they should know this.

Before he died, Bodhisattva Never Disparaging was able to hear the Lotus Sutra. His behavior throughout his life showed great respect for all people. And, in telling people that they have Buddhahood inside, he saved them from suffering. He was a great Buddhist teacher.

Eventually, Bodhisattva Never Disparaging was reborn as Shakyamuni himself.