ZEN

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How long does it take?

 

 

A young man went to see a Zen master. 'Master, how long will it take until I have attained liberation?'

 

'Maybe ten years' replied the master.

 

'And if I am particularly make an effort, how long does it take?', Asked the students.

 

'In that case, it may be twenty Jahre "replied the master.

 

'But I take really any hardship on me. I want to go as quickly as possible to your destination ', protested the young man.

 

'Then,' replied the master, 'it may take up to forty years.'

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