101 Zen Stories: Story # 9 : The Moon Cannot Be Stolen — Sharing the Innate Richness of Life

<p>Ryokan, a Zen master, lived simply in a small hut at the foot of a mountain. One night, a thief broke in, only to find nothing to steal.</p> <p>When Ryokan returned, he caught the thief. &ldquo;You&rsquo;ve come a long way, so you shouldn&rsquo;t leave empty-handed,&rdquo; Ryokan said kindly. &ldquo;Please take my clothes as a gift.&rdquo;</p> <p>Bewildered, the thief took the clothes and hurried away.</p> <p>Ryokan sat serenely under the moon, wearing nothing. &ldquo;Poor fellow,&rdquo; he reflected. &ldquo;I wish I could give him this beautiful moon.&rdquo;</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@selfhelpchampion4/101-zen-stories-story-9-the-moon-cannot-be-stolen-sharing-the-innate-richness-of-life-0a968eaa5ae7"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>
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