The spiritual athlete approached his Zen master, puzzled by the various sensory experiences he encountered during his training.
“Master, I can see, hear, and touch the world around me, but I am uncertain about how these senses relate to the unity of my mind. Can you guide me?”
The Zen master closed his eyes and said, “Imagine yourself in a world of darkness, where your vision is limited. In that state, all things appear as one, unified in the darkness.”
The spiritual athlete nodded, trying to understand.
The master continued, “Just as the darkness unifies your vision, you must learn to see the interconnectedness of all things through your other senses, and ultimately, through your mind. When you hear the rustling of leaves or feel the touch of the wind on your skin, know that these are all part of the same essence.”
With that, the Zen master led the spiritual athlete to a secluded area where they sat in silence, focusing on the sounds and sensations around them. As they sat together, the athlete began to perceive the unity in his experiences, finding a deeper connection with the world around him and within himself.
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