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  A monk came to say good bye to Ch'an master Niaowo (Bird's Nest). He said:
-Thank you, Sir, for everything you've done for me. Now I got to go.
Niaowo asked:
-Where will you go?
-Any place where I can learn Buddha dharmas.
-Of... continue...

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AT THE FIRST CONTACT
CT:
At the first contact is your wisdom. After that, it would be a mess.

Visitor:
How does one reinvent his beginner's mind? MU

CT:
One does not need to reinvent anything. What he needs to do is to clear his own mess.

Visitor:
Wisdom, followed by knowledge and with wisdom being possible again. A hopeful message. Thank you. MU

ChonTri & Visitor 12/04/03


 



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