Songs of Silence | Stay Over for Tonight

The Zen tradition is known for the mind-bending ways that are used to provoke the seeker to reach self-realization. Many stories are told about extraordinary meetings between a Master and disciple. Here, Vasant Swaha shares about when Chui (or Yoka), still as a seeker, was challenged by Master Huineng. This meeting led to Chui becoming a disciple and to his enlightenment. When sharing the story, Swaha is reminded of an event from his life, when met with an ancient friend, also an awaken...