We took a bus to the nearby monastery of.... : Quote by Stephen Batchelor

“ We took a bus to the nearby monastery of one of the last great Tang dynasty Chan masters, Yun-men. Yun-men was known for his pithy “one word” Zen. When asked “What is the highest teaching of the Buddha?” he replied: “An appropriate statement.” On another occasion, he answered: “Cake.” I admired his directness. ”

Stephen Batchelor
  • From : Confession of a Buddhist Atheist
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