Transient

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A famous spiritual teacher came to the front door of the King's palace. None of the guards tried to stop him as he entered and made his way to where the King himself was sitting on his throne.
"What do you want?" asked the King, immediately recognizing the visitor.
"I would like a place to sleep in this inn," replied the teacher.
"But this is not an inn," said the King, "It is my palace."
"May I ask who owned this palace before you?"
"My father. He is dead."
"And who owned it before him?"
"My grandfather. He too is dead."
"And this place where people live for a short time and then move on - did I hear you say that it is NOT an inn?"

(This story can be found in a book entitled Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, a translation of a 13th century work entitled Collection of Stone and Sand)

(from: http://spiritualinquiry.com)

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quote:
When one does not understand death, life can be very confusing. (Ajahn Chah)




Penginapan

Seorang guru spiritual yang terkenal berjalan menuju pintu istana Raja. Tak satupun penjaga yang mencegahnya masuk menghampiri singgasana Raja.
"Apa yang kamu inginkan?" tanya Raja, mengetahui siapa yang datang.
Saya ingin menginap di losmen ini," kata sang guru.
"Tapi ini bukan losmen," jawab Raja, "Ini adalah istanaku."
"Bolehkah saya tahu siapakah yang memiliki istana ini sebelum kamu?"
"Ayahku. Dia telah meninggal."
"Dan siapakah yang memiliki ini sebelum dia?"
"Kakekku. Dia juga telah meninggal."
"Jadi ini adalah tempat di mana orang tinggal untuk sementara kemudian berlalu. Apakah tadi saya dengar kamu berkata ini BUKAN losmen?"

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kutipan:

Jika seseorang tidak mengerti kematian, hidup dapat menjadi sangat membingungkan. (Ajahn Chah)