
Narrated by Peter Coyote
Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912) received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.
Nan-in saved tea.
He poured his visitor’s cup full, and then kept on pouring.The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself.
‘It is overfull. No more will go in!’‘Like this cup,’ Nan-in said.
‘You are full of your own opinions and speculations.
A Cup of Tea: ZEN Stories
How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup? ‘
Playlists: Zen Koans, Stories, Poems
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