There is an ancient story about a soldier who approached Hakuin, an 8th century teacher.
Hakuin was sitting peacefully in deep meditation when the soldier approached.
Soldier: "Is there really a Heaven and Hell?"
Hakuin replied: "Who are you?"
Soldier: "I am a General."
Hakuin: "Ha, ha! What fool employed you to be a General? You look more like a butcher!"
The General became enraged and began to draw his sword, but Hakuin was unmoved and remarked gently: "Here open the gates of Hell."
The General was stunned and thought to himself.. *"My stars! He is not afraid of death."*
The Samurai sheathed his sword and bowed deeply to Hakuin.
Hakuin: "Here open the gates of Heaven."
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How was your Halloween. ..? Hope you had fun.
Hakuin was sitting peacefully in deep meditation when the soldier approached.
Soldier: "Is there really a Heaven and Hell?"
Hakuin replied: "Who are you?"
Soldier: "I am a General."
Hakuin: "Ha, ha! What fool employed you to be a General? You look more like a butcher!"
The General became enraged and began to draw his sword, but Hakuin was unmoved and remarked gently: "Here open the gates of Hell."
The General was stunned and thought to himself.. *"My stars! He is not afraid of death."*
The Samurai sheathed his sword and bowed deeply to Hakuin.
Hakuin: "Here open the gates of Heaven."
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How was your Halloween. ..? Hope you had fun.
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isaiah:
No problem! I always looking for more people to chat with about music. What sort of kit are you using now?
maelwys:
Cheers! Mine was quite peacefull. Didn't really get up to much. How did yours go?