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One day a small boy was playing near the river when he saw an old man with a long beard seated in the sand. The boy moved closer and watched as the old man drew a perfect circle into the sand. “Hey, o … read more

Once, a learned professor visited a Zen master. His intention was to learn about Zen. As the professor chatted about Zen and what he wished to accomplish, the master wordlessly served tea. He poured t … read more

There once lived a very short tempered boy. One day, his father handed him a bag filled with nails. He told the boy that every time he burst out in anger, he should hammer one nail into their fence. O … read more

An enthusiastic young Zen student sought out his teacher and asked, “Master, if I work hard, how soon can I find Zen?” His teacher replied, “Ten years.” “But sir, if I work even harder and apply mysel … read more

After ten years of study, a monk attained the rank of Zen Teacher. One rainy day soon after his advancement, he journeyed to visit his old Zen Master. When he walked into the house, the Master greeted … read more