The student asked: Master, would you be angry with me if one day I become more knowledgeable than you? The master replied: I will be angry if you do not become more knowledgeable than me one day!

The student asked: Master, you know this river very well, where is the fish most abundant? The master replied: Where there are plenty of fish, you won't gain anything by catching a lot of fish, anything but fish! I'll tell you where the fish are the least, go there, if you catch fish there you will not only have caught fish, you will also gain wisdom because the flower of wisdom grows in the land of difficulties!

The student asked: Master, what should I do if I stay in the fog and lose my path? The master replied: Just sit down and wait, for it is not you who lost your path but the fog! When the fog finds its way and leaves you, you will find your way too!

The student asked: Master, I went from temple to temple, but I still haven't been enlightened! The master replied: Well, try the opposite then; don't go door to door, sit down, let's see what happens!

The student asked: Master, I think I am a master now and it is time for me to go from the temple, what do you say? The master replied: I don't think you are a master, but I am very positive about your request to leave the temple!

The disciple asked: Master, does the fact that our temple was built on a high mountain indicate our determination to approach a mystical intelligent power in the heavens? The master replied: No! It just expresses our desire to escape from the fool below!

The student asked: Master, I ran into someone who had lost her path in the forest, but I didn't help her, I told her you have to find your own way! I spoke to her wisely, didn't I? The master replied: That person is now standing behind you! Fortunately, she was not foolish like you, she followed you and survived!

The student asked: Master, can cows also be enlightened? The master replied: If you can achieve enlightenment, we can be comfortably convinced that the cows can also be enlightened!

The student asked: Master, what should I do when I enter a calm and quiet street? The master answered: Do not do what you are doing now, keep your mouth shut and your mind open!