It is about a young Buddhist novice who was learning meditation with his master. It was a hot day so the windows were wide open. Across the way, a car engine was being persistently revved. The young novice squirmed and shifted on his cushion. He peeked at his master who was motionless, his eyes closed in beatific peace. Finally, the novice could stand it no longer. He approached his master. ‘How can you meditate with such a noise?’ The master did not open his eyes. ‘What noise?’ he said. ‘That car!’ exclaimed the novice. ‘Isn’t it bothering you?’ ‘Is it the car that’s bothering you?’ said his
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