Zen stories for travelers July 20, 2009
Posted by tracybarnett in : Uncategorized , trackbackI’ve recently been enjoying Brave New Traveler, an online travel community founded by Canadian traveler, writer and videographer Ian MacKenzie with the idea, as his web page states, of “exploring the inner journey through the outer world.”
Today I found a posting there that I had to share. It’s called The ten very best zen stories for travelers, and if you’re looking for inspiration, you’ll find it here.
Just in case you’re not yet convinced to check it out, here’s an excerpt:
1. A Cup Of Tea
Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.
Nan-in 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,” Nan-in said, “you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?”
The best travelers head out with no preconceptions about the cultures they will visit and the people they will meet. They remember to pack the most important thing: an open mind.
Thanks to @hanimeli for posting this link on Twitter!
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