Zen Stories

Zen is a Buddhist doctrine which extols that enlightenment can be attained through directive intuitive and insight. For over a thousand years, Zen stories have been creating ripples in the mind of its readers.

Once a person went to a Zen master to learn about Zen. He had a whole lot of questions and arguments. The Zen master received the guest with courtesy and invited him for tea. The person started unfolding his long array of questions. Zen master calmly prepared the tea and started pouring into a cup. The guest continued with his question. Zen master continued pouring the tea and it started overflowing.

The guest got panicked and asked what is happening. Zen master answered, “If your mind is already filled like this, how can there be room for you to learn?