A Zen student came to Bankei and complained:
- Teacher, I have an uncontrollable character. How can I fix it?
“There’s something strange about you,” Bankei answered. - Let me see what you have.
“But I can’t show it,” answered the student.
- When can you show it? - Bankei asked.
“Everything happens unexpectedly,” the student answered.
“Then,” Bankei concluded, “this cannot be your character.” If this were your real character, you could show it to me right away. When you were born, you didn't have it, and your parents didn't give it to you. Think about it.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru