Re: The Koanheads

[dambik@fnalo.fnal.gov (Ed Dambik)]

In article <9402110057.AA10706@bugs.TQS.COM>, steve.b@TQS.COM (Steve Berlin) writes:
> Scene:  Feudal Japan.
> 
> A young acolyte approaches the local Zen Master for the day's lesson.
> 
> "Master, what is the greatest acheivement in human history?  What is the
> pinnacle of human creation?"
> 
> The Zen Master smiled serenely, and said, "That would be 'The Dreaming',
> by Kate Bush."
> 
> "Master, WHY is The Dreaming the pinnacle of human creation?"
> 
> The Master was shocked by the sheer audacity of the question.  "The
> same reason the sky is blue!"  he finally answered.

Actually, in an alternative version, the master answers by striking
the head of the student with his sandle. This caused the student to 
become illuminated after he'd regained consciousness.


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