Stop asking and demanding answers. Liberate yourself, become a perceiver of universal Existence. Just relax, wait, enjoy, and your time will come.
A philosophy professor came to Zen Master Nan-In and began asking him about God, meditation and many other interesting things. The master listened silently and then said:
-You look tired. You have come from afar, you have climbed a high mountain. Let me first offer you a cup of tea.
The professor was waiting for tea, but he was seething with many questions. While the water was boiling, while the aroma of tea was filling the air, the Master looked at the professor, as if telling him: “Wait. Take your time. Who knows? Even drinking tea can be the answer to your questions.”
Meanwhile, the professor began to think that his journey was in vain: “This man looks crazy. How can questions about God be answered during a tea party?” But he was very tired, and, in general, it would be nice to have a cup of tea before returning.
Then the Master brought a teapot. He began to pour tea into the cup. When the cup was full, he continued to pour. Tea poured into the saucer. Then the saucer was filled too, but the Master continued to pour, and hot tea poured onto the floor... The Professor exclaimed:
- What are you doing?! Don't you see, the cup is full and the saucer is too?!
And Nan-In said:
- Exactly the same with you. Your mind is so full of questions that even if I answer, you will not have the space to accept the answer. And I'm telling you, while you're here, your questions are filling this house. This little hut is full of your questions. Go back, empty your cup, and then come. First create a little free space in you.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru