One Day It Was Announced By Master Joshu That The Young Monk Kyogen Had Reached An Enlightened State.

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One day it was announced by master Joshu that the young monk Kyogen had
reached an enlightened state. Much impressed by this news, several of his
peers went to speak with him.
We have heard that you are enlightened. Is this true? his fellow
students inquired.
It is, Kyogen answered.
Tell us, said a friend, how do you feel?
As miserable as ever, replied the enlightened Kyogen.

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