Zen Fools

If there is no mind, what is it that is controlling your body to ask this question at this moment? If there is mind, what is it like? It is formless, changeless and intangible. Considering the former, we can’t say that there is no mind, but judging from the latter, we can’t say that there is mind.

When a monk asked Master Majo, “What is nirvana?” Majo said, “Hurry up!” The monk asked, “What should I hurry up.” Majo answered, “Have a look at the water.”

Student: “What did Majo mean by ‘Have a look at the water’...

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“Subhuti, suppose good men and good women give as many lives as the grains of sand in the Ganges River in charity. If someone accepts and holds even a four-line verse of this Sutra and explains it to others, his blessings would be much more.”

These words may sound absurd and confusing, yet they are very critical advice that shows how we should accept the Sutras and dharma talks. Let’s take a simple saying ‘everything is empty’ for example. If we don’t understand these words, we can be said to be wrong as a Buddhist.

When a monk asked Master Majo, “What is nirvana?” Majo said, “Hurry up!” The monk asked, “What should I hurry up.” Majo answered, “Take a look at the water.”

Student: “Why did Majo say ‘Hurry up’?”

Master: “Because yo...