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
Enlight Life, not logic One day the monk Lin-chi surprised everyone. When his teacher died, Ling-chi burst into tears. He stood and tears flowed down his cheeks. His friends were perplexed: - What are you doing? There are so... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight The only smile in his life Mokugen was famous for never smiling until his very last hour on earth. When the time came to die, he said to his faithful disciples: — You studied with me for more than 10 years. Show me how you unde... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight The Zen of Storytelling Ento was a famous storyteller. His stories of love excited listeners. When he talked about the war, it seemed to his listeners that they themselves had been on the battlefield. One day Encho met Yamao... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight How grass and trees will become enlightened During the Kamakura period, Shinkan studied Tendai for 6 years and then Zen for 7 years. After this, he went to China and studied Zen for another 13 years. When he returned to Japan, many wanted to ta... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Sincere voice When Master Bankei died, a blind man who lived near the temple told his friend: “Because I am blind, I cannot observe a person’s face, so I judge him by the sound of his voice.” Usually when I hear so... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
Enlight Banjo Rapier Test Matayuro Yagyu was the son of a famous swordsman. His father, realizing that his son’s work was too mediocre to be expected to excel, disowned him. Then Matayuro went to Mount Futara and here he found... Parables Zen Parables Enlight
