Buddha(佛陀) and Three Animals
Three good friends, the monkey, the bear, and the rabbit lived together in the forest. Buddha wanted to test them. ①
First he met the monkey. The monkey saw the farmer was hungry, so he decided to pick some peaches for him. Next he met the bear. When the bear saw the hungry farmer, he decided to go to the lake to catch some fish for him.
Finally the rabbit came and said to the farmer, "Sir, welcome to the forest. My friends tell me you're very hungry."
② The rabbit also wanted to help the farmer so he asked his friends to help him. ③ The rabbit built a fire, and then he said to the farmer, "I am going to jump into the fire, and when I am cooked, you may eat me."
④ They were very surprised.
He smiled at them, "I am not a farmer, and I can see you all clearly. You are truly generous and kind." Then he said to the rabbit, "Your generosity is over others'. I am placing you on the moon. There everyone will see you and remember you." Today, if you look up at the full moon, you will see the rabbit is still there.
A. But just as he was about to do it, the farmer changed back into Buddha and stopped him.
B. Just then the monkey returned with some peaches, and the bear with some fish.
C. So he disguised(伪装) himself as a poor, hungry farmer and went to the forest.
D. After a few minutes, they returned with some wood.
① ② ③ ④