On Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 1:19:11 PM UTC-5, Daiyu wrote:
Does anyone know actually and factually what the source of the tiger/strawberry parable is? (Man hanging from cliff being chased by a
tiger spots strawberry--Oooooh so sweet) I've seen it attributed to
Buddha but somehow it doesn't seem like his style. Of course it's also
called a Zen koan and a parable. I know it was retold in Zen Flesh Zen
Bones but I'm looking for its origin. (yes, I know, looking a
strawberry in the mouth....) Thanks for any help.
This is the MOST misquoted parable in eastern history. Everyone thinks it is about being in the present moment, and enjoying the strawberry is a good thing. The whole point of the story is that it is THE FOOL that focuses on present enjoyment when he
is facing death - a death that he is able to transcend.
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