10. Seizei Alone and Poor
10. Seizei Alone and Poor
A monk named Seizei asked of Sozan: "Seizei is alone and poor. Will you give him support?"
Sozan asked: "Seizei?"
Seizei responded: "Yes, sir."
Sozan said: "You have Zen, the best wine in China, and already have finished three cups, and still you are saying that they did not even wet your lips."
Mumon's comment: Seizei overplayed his hand. Why was it so? Because Sozan had eyes and knew with whom to deal. Even so, I want to ask: At what point did Seizei drink wine?
The poorest man in China,
The bravest man in China,
He barely sustains himself,
Yet wishes to rival the wealthiest.
The bravest man in China,
He barely sustains himself,
Yet wishes to rival the wealthiest.