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    Zen Yoga

    published on Sat. Sep. 8th, '07 by Swami Atma
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    I have been reading more about Zen lately. Fascinating tradition. So many simple and beautiful stories about the spiritual path.

    This first story is also very much quoted by yogis. It's called 'The Cup of Tea'.

    Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.

    Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor's cup full, and then kept on pouring.

    The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. "It is overfull. No more will go in!"

    "Like this cup," Nan-in said, "you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?"

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