Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912) , received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen. <br /> <br />Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor's cup full, and then kept on pouring. <br /> <br />The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. 'It is overfull. No more will go in! ' <br /> <br />'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? '<br /><br />anurag duggal<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-cup-of-tea-a-zen-koan/
