Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 A young monk heard of the Master's reputation. He leaves home to study at the monastery. One cloudy day, when the Master is resting under a big pine by the dharma hall, the monk asks the Master, "It is said that enlightenment is like waking up. What do we wake up from, Teacher?" "The idea that you'll wake up." "Then what's the difference between those who are awake and those who are asleep?" "Such distinctions don't exist. You create the idea of waking and sleeping and project them onto people." "Am I awake then?" "No." You believe the thought "I am awake or I am asleep" means something. You create distinctions where none exist. To What or whom is it that such distinctions apply? Find that thing to which you believe such ideas apply. You're (as you have assumed yourself to be) are trapped in a world of your own making, arising from that assumption. But you as you truly are, are not trapped at all. Watch these thoughts arise and find out to whom or what they refer and be done with these games." The dinner bell rings. The Master bows quickly and scampers off to the kitchen to prepare for dinner. Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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