The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step

What should I do?

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An older student came to Otis and said, “I have been to see a great number of teachers and I have given up a great number of pleasures. I have fasted, been celibate and stayed awake nights seeking enlightenment. I have given up everything I was asked to give up and I have suffered, but I have not been enlightened. What should I do?” Otis replied, “Give up suffering.”

— Camden Benares, “Zen Without Zen Masters”

One response

  1. John Willemsens

    Reblogged this on Advayavada Buddhism.

    May 7, 2015 at 12:58 pm

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