Student O: Docho
Roshi, how can I behave with my usual mind when my house is on fire?
SR: Mind-- your house? House? Excuse me.
Student O: On fire..
SR: On fire. [Laughs.] Why don't you get out of it? [Laughter.] Give up your house. You will find a good new house. -------------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 68-04-23-B as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC
SR: Mind-- your house? House? Excuse me.
Student O: On fire..
SR: On fire. [Laughs.] Why don't you get out of it? [Laughter.] Give up your house. You will find a good new house. -------------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 68-04-23-B as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC