Koan: "Seizei, A Poor Monk" by Genpo Roshi
submitted by bigmind
on 04/10/19
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A monk once said to Master Sozan, "I am poor and destitute. I beg you, oh Master, please help me and make me rich." Sozan said, "Venerable Seizei!" "Yes, Master," replied Seizei. Sozan remarked, "having tasted three cups of the best wine, do you still say your lips are not yet moistened?"
