Nan-in a Zen master(1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen. Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor's cup full & then kept on pouring. The professor watched the overflow untill he no longer restrain himself. He said , " It is overfull. No more will go in. "
"Like this cup " Nan-in said," you are full of your own opinions & speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup ? "
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