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The First Lesson In Zen

By Staff

Thursday, January 29, 2009, 16:50

Zen Story, Nothingness

A monk who newly joined Master Joshu was eager to get introduced to Zen. He said : " Master I have just got into brotherhood and I am very anxious to know the introductory principle of Zen"

Master Joshu responded thus : "Have you taken your supper?"

The monk replied in affirmation.

Master Joshu said : "Now wash your bowl !"

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