Kinzan, Ganto, and Seppo were doing zazen when Tozan came in with the tea. Kinzan shut his eyes. Tozan asked, "Where are you going?" Kinzan replied, "I am entering Dhyana." Tozan said, "Dhyana has no gate; how can you enter into it?"
Blyth, Zen and Zen Classics Vo1 3, p8
Discussion:
Ha! Tozen served tea, but Kinzan went away thirsty anyway.
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