The great Gensha once invited a court official to tea. After customary greetings, the official said, “I do not wish to squander this opportunity of spending some time in the presence of so great a Master. Tell me, what does it mean when they say that in spite of our having it in our daily life we do not see it?”

Gensha offered the man a piece of cake. Then he served him his tea. After eating and drinking, the official, (more…)