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No Talk!

January 26th 2007 17:09

Before Zen teachings was spread throughout Japan, ThienTai teachings had already taught meditation. At that time, there were four monks who were very close to each other. But for the sake of improving their spirituality and to be able to concentrate fully, they promised 'not to spit a single word' for seven days.

On an early morning, their started their first day of meditation without saying any word, as the heart and the mind was united, the meditation proceeded smoothly. But when the day started to become dark, the lantern light was going to fade away, and then soon it would be pitch dark in the room.
One of them could not stand it anymore, so he said this to the friend beside him, "Please refill the lantern's oil!" "Had not we promised not to say a single word??" the friend replied. "You two are really foolish!", the third friend snapped. "Why did you all talked? I am the only one who doesnt talk!" the fourth friend exclaimed in pride.

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Often we only see the dust that clings to others' face without being able to see our own's. Do not point at others' mistakes, for we might even possess the same mistake by then.

Source: Zen dan Cangkir Teh

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Comment by Adrian

January 26th 2007 17:27

Philosophy Blog

Your story reminded me of dominos -- once one falls over, they all do.

Comment by Ash

January 26th 2007 20:16

Flashes of memories

*lol* this made me laugh, I can just imagine it! Good lesson in there

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