Walking on water
Three monks decided to practice meditation together. They sat by the side of a lake and closed their eyes in concentration. Then suddenly, the first one stood up and said, “I forgot my mat.” He stepped miraculously onto the water in front of him and walked across the lake to their hut on the other side.
When he returned, the second monk stood up and said, “I forgot to put my robe to dry.” He too walked calmly across the water and returned the same way.
The third monk watched the first two carefully in what he decided must be the test of his own abilities. “Is your learning so superior to mine? I too can match any feat you two can perform,” he declared loudly and rushed to the water’s edge to walk across it. He promptly fell into the deep water.
Undeterred, the yogi climbed out of the water and tried again, only to sink into the water. Yet again he climbed out and yet again he tried, each time sinking into the water. This went on for some time as the other two monks watched.
After a while, the second monk turned to the first and said, “Do you think we should tell him where the stones are?”
Paradise is exactly like where you are right now … only much, much better.
Zen humor ~
Disciple: Oh wise and all knowing one, show me the place of perfect peace.
Master: If I show it to you, it will no longer be peaceful.
I love a good joke…maybe we’ll get one here on DE some day. Just kidding…I like these! 😉
Awe !! 🙂
Too funny, Coralina! I LOVE them both! 😀 Did they come from the book Zen Flesh, Zen Bones? It has stories like these in it! It is one of my favorite books!
That walking on water scenario sounds like something I’d do to my children! 😉 Hey, they’re ornery, too! 🙂
I have not heard of that book, Mia, but sounds good if you would like to share any of its stores sometime ~ Yes, it’s wonderful to share with the children ~ I think laughter is one of the most healing energies! ~