(idea) by Mod Sun Apr 21 2002 at 16:27:56
A person asking Ch'an Master Wei K'uan, "Where is the Way?"

"Right before your eyes."

"Why do I not see it?"

"You do not see it because you have the notion of a self."

Because I have the notion of a self, I do not see it. Has the Master seen it?"

"The notion of 'you,' in addition to the notion of a self, further keeps you from seeing."

"If there is neither the notion of 'you' nor the notion of a self, can it be seen?"

"If there is neither 'you' nor 'a self,' then who wants to see it?"

And the apprentice was enlightened

I like it!