2018-02-25: The Five Hindrances




MN Zen Meditation Center: Sunday Talks show

Summary: Talk given by Wanda Isle. Governor Lee yearned for Master Yaoshan's profound teachings and repeatedly invited him to his office without success. Finally, he paid the master a visit in person. When his arrival was announced, the master kept on reading a sutra and paid no attention to him. Lee, who was quick-tempered, said "In person, you do not match your reputation." The he flicked his sleeves and started to walk out. Just then Master Yaoshan said, "Why do you value your ears more than your eyes?" Lee stopped. He turned back, offered an apology, and humbly asked, "What is the way?" Yaoshan pointed up and pointed down and said, "Understand?" Lee said, "No." The master said, "The clouds are in the sky, the water is in the bottle."