Enlight Don't oversleep The student asked the Master: “Is there anything I can do to become enlightened?” “As little as you can do to make the sun rise in the morning.” - Why then all these spiritual practices? - So that you... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Life can't wait Master Ma Tzu, trying to show his students the state of meditation, said: “If you utter a word, I will give you thirty blows with my stick, but if you don’t say a word, I will give you thirty blows wi... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight For clear eyes Su Dongpo and his friend monk Fo Yin often spent time together. They drank wine, read poetry, and talked about science. One day, having met as usual, the friends started talking and completely forgot ... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Every question is wrong Rinzai once asked his senior student: — Say something about the Truth. The senior student approached Rinzai and hit him. He laughed and said: - That's right! You did well because you can't ask. After ... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Zen in the life of beggars Tosun was a well-known Zen Master of his time. He lived in several temples and taught in various provinces. The last temple he visited was so crowded with his devotees that Tosun told them he was goin... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Every Minute Zen Zen students study with Zen masters for at least 10 years before they are allowed to teach others. Tenno, who, having completed his apprenticeship, became a teacher, came to visit Nan-In. It was a rai... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Sincerity and naturalness One day a student asked the Teacher: - Teacher, I recently discussed the topic of sincerity and naturalness with friends, but as a result, everything was mixed up in my head. The teacher smiled: - And... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Zen pokers Master Hakuin used to tell his students about an old woman who ran a tea shop nearby. He praised and emphasized her deep understanding of Zen. And, as a rule, the students, intrigued by his story, soo... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Joshu orders the cup to be washed A certain monk addressed Joshu with these words: — I just entered the monastery. Give me your instructions. - Have you already eaten stew today? “Yes,” answered the monk. “Then go and wash your cup.” ... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Why did you come? A newcomer who came to the monastery to the famous Master asked one of the monks: — Why does living in a monastery next to the Master give me almost nothing? “Maybe it’s because you came to learn Zen ... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Those who don't work don't eat Haikujo, a Chinese Zen master, used to work with his students even at the age of 80: trimming bushes in the garden, clearing paths and pruning trees. The students felt guilty seeing the old teacher wo... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight The one who knows is silent The mystic came down from the mountain. The atheist asked him sarcastically: - What did you bring us from that wonderful garden you visited? The mystic replied: “I really wanted to bring a big armful ... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
