The student asked: Master, how will I know if I am enlightened? The master replied: Put out the candle in your hand, if you can still see the surroundings, you are enlightened! The student asked: But master, I asked a serious question! The master answered: Then I will give a serious answer: If you have a question and you are not looking for the answer in others, then you are enlightened!

The student asked: Master, I'm looking for a silent waterfall, where can I find it? The master replied: You can find it in the non-existent place! The student asked: But where is the non-existent place, master? The master replied: The non-existent place is where the non-existent things are!

The student asked: Master, I love silence and serenity, noise and chaos make me sick! The master answered: Then learn to stay healthy in the noise and chaos and make the noise and chaos sick!

The student asked: Master, when will wisdom visit me? The master replied: Six years later he will visit at 6:45 pm on a Wednesday! The student answered: But master, this answer didn't make much sense to me! The master answered: So is the question you asked!

The student asked: Master, if I have to choose between being a surfer and being a wave, which one should I be? The master answered: Be the wind, then you will go beyond the shore!

The student asked: Master, what should I do if I suddenly encounter a tiger in the forest? The master replied: Do the same thing you would do if you suddenly encounter a tiger inside this temple!

The student spoke: Master, I will forever be your follower, I will follow you like a shadow! The master spoke: I have one shadow, I don't need the second one! When you come out of this temple, walk your way, with no one in front of you!

The student asked: Can I walk on dry leaves without making a sound? The master replied: Light can do it, and shadow can do it. Which one are you? The student replied: None! Master replied: Then have fun with the sound of the leaves!