Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 " Should you seek The way of the Buddha All night long, Your search will never Leave your mind. " Ikkyu Ikkyu was not only a Zen master but a good poet. He is said to have been enlightened at hearing a crow caw. His teacher recognized his enlightenment and gave him a certificate. Ikkyu took the certificate, read it and tossed it at his teacher's feet. Years later, after his master death, a monk brought the certificate to Ikkyu. Ikkyu read it and tears rolled down his cheeks. The monk asked, " Why are you crying, do you consider his death a bad thing? " " His death is not bad, but the callousness of arrogance is sad. " Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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