Empty Your Cup

A Japanese Zen Master received a university Professor who came to inquire about Zen. The Professor went on and on about what he understood Zen to be

While the professor spoke, The Zen Master served 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," The Master said, "you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?"

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