Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Swamiji always says by paying attention we are demonstrating the highest respect. Here is a story I found on the web titled "Full awareness". My acknowledgement and thanks to the website "Zen stories to tell your neighbors" -------------------- After ten years of apprenticeship, Tenno achieved the rank of Zen teacher. One rainy day, he went to visit the famous master Nan-in. When he walked in, the master greeted him with a question, "Did you leave your wooden clogs and umbrella on the porch?" "Yes," Tenno replied. "Tell me," the master continued, "did you place your umbrella to the left of your shoes, or to the right?" Tenno did not know the answer, and realized that he had not yet attained full awareness. So he became Nan-in's apprentice and studied under him for ten more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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