A Zen teacher saw five of his students returning from the market, riding their bicycles. When they arrived at the monastery and had dismounted, the teacher asked the students, “Why are you riding your bicycles?â€
The first student replied, “The bicycle is carrying this sack of potatoes. I am glad that I do not have to carry them on my back!†The teacher praised the first student. “You are a smart boy! When you grow old, you will not walk hunched over like I... Read More