PRESENTATION OUTLINE
A Buddhist parable/Zen parable is a short story that is open for interpretation. The reader can interpret the parable how they do because of life experiences.
A Biblical parable is a short story used to teach a moral or a lesson.
Biblical parables have a double meaning. The literal meaning, and a deeper meaning about god's truth.
Buddhist parables have no right or wrong meaning and can e interpreted however the reader interprets them.