When a monk was making a farewell speech, master Daeja said, “Where are you going?” The monk said, “I am going to Gang-seo.” The master asked, “Can you take me?” The monk answered, “I cannot take even one who is superior to you, not to mention you.”
Student: “Why can’t the monk take the master?”
Master: “Because he degrades the master to a sentient being if he takes him.”
Commentary:
The Buddha neither comes nor goes.
©Boo Ahm
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