A university professor came to a Zen master to find out something about Zen. Nin-in, the Zen master, offered him some tea. He poured the tea into his cup and kept pouring even when the cup overflowed.
When he saw what was happening, the professor remarked, “The cup is flowing over. You cannot pour any more into it.”
“You’re right; and you are just like this cup. You are full to overflowing with your own insights and speculations. How can I tell you anything about Zen before you empty your cup?”
– “Spielend Leben”
Only an unbiased mind – and for that matter, to that extent empty – can seek after or acquire truth . So first empty your mind of the prejudices that are filling it already.
About the author: Fr. Jose Kaimlett
Rev. Dr. Jose Kaimlett has been a Catholic Priest from April 1966. He has a doctorate in Canon Law. He is a great visionary who has been contributing enormously to the Catholic Church and to the society at large both as a missionary and philanthropist. He is the founder of Heralds of Good News (HGN), Sisters of Good News (SGN) and Missionaries of Compassion (MoC). These three communities (together) have inspired hundreds of young men and women to dedicate their lives for serving the society at various levels.
He has established numerous educational, health and charitable institutions in India and abroad. He is currently engaged in developing a full-fledged Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, and a Centre for Higher Education in Tanzania.
