Who will tell the story of the teapot and teacup?

A long time ago.

A man was confused, so he went to the temple to find the abbot.

The man said to the abbot, "I have tried my best to learn from Dan Qing, but so far I have not found a teacher who can satisfy me."

The abbot smiled and asked him, "Are you really unable to find a teacher?"

The man replied, "Yes, many people are in name only, and their painting skills are not even as good as mine!" " "

The abbot said, "The old monk's greatest hobby is drinking tea, especially those simple tea sets with smooth shapes. Can the donor draw me a teacup and teapot? "

The man said, "Isn't it easy?" Then, after a few strokes, I drew a teapot and a teacup.

After reading it, the abbot said, "You drew really well, but you drew the teapot and the teacup in the wrong place. It should be the teacup above and the teapot below. "

The man smiled and said, "Master, why are you so confused? How can there be a teacup on the table and a teapot on the table? "

The abbot smiled and said, "That's right! Since you want to learn, you have to lower yourself, otherwise how can you pour tea into your cup? "

The man thought for a long time and finally understood.

This story tells us that all rivers flow into the sea just because we are in a low place. If you want to gain more knowledge, you must be humble and sincere. Although Zen masters have high cultivation and wisdom, they never dare to take it lightly, because they know that they are like a dust to the world.

Extended data:

In "Teacups and Teapots", there are three interpretations of the meaning of "the teacup is on the top and the teapot is on the bottom", as follows:

If you want to acquire knowledge, you must first put yourself in a correct position and learn with an open mind. After all, a person's knowledge level is limited. Only by unconsciously absorbing the experience and wisdom of others and satisfying yourself can we constantly enrich ourselves.

As a person who yearns for "fragrant tea", he should not only passively accept "injection", but also actively absorb and absorb it. As small individuals, we should know more about the size of the universe and our own shortcomings, otherwise we will be complacent. Remember, no matter how much water is poured into a small cup, it can only be a small glass of water.