101 Zen Stories: Story # 27: The Voice of Happiness — The Voice of a Kind Heart
<p>After the Zen master Bankei died, a blind man who lived near his temple told a friend, “Since I cannot see people’s faces, I judge their character by their voice. When most people congratulate others’ happiness, I hear a hint of envy. When they give condolences for misfortune, I hear pleasure at their own good fortune.</p>
<p>“But Bankei’s voice was always sincere. When he was happy for others, I heard only joy. When he was sad for their troubles, I heard only compassion.”</p>
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