The emperor, who was a devout Buddhist, invited a great Zen master to the Palace to ask him questions about Buddhism. “What is the highest truth of the holy Buddhist doctrine?” the emperor inquired. “Vast emptiness… and not a trace of holiness,” the master replied. “If there is no holiness,” the emperor said, “then who […]
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Taming the Mind – A Powerful Zen Story
Just sharing a zen story that I have recently read.. A mind is a powerful tool if you can understand it and learn to use it well. It requires patience and practice to tame your mind, just like any wild thing. I have read an inspiring Zen story in James Khan book about taming the […]