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A Zen master came to a famous doctor and said..:

– I have freed myself from almost everything in this world and already feel like part of my being is sinking into Nirvana. But there is one thing that keeps me in this sensual world. I love smoking very much! I can’t even live a day without tobacco. Show me the way to get rid of this affection, for I am old and my days are numbered. It would be foolish to change Nirvana for tobacco.

The healer has answered:

– Tell me first, do you like anything more tobacco?

The Master said:

– I have completely freed myself from worldly affections. I want to come to Nirvana and everything else is dust for me.

The healer answered him:

– Think again, please, if you liked anything more than smoking. A woman, perhaps, or gambling?

The master answered:

– I have already told you: I am an enlightened man, I am not an ordinary layman, I love no one and nothing. Show me the way I can get rid of smoking and in that moment I will know Nirvana.

The healer was silent, then a soft smile appeared on his face and he answered:

– Then it was impossible. First you must love something better than tobacco. This will be the first step. You’re asking about the last step and you haven’t even set foot on the first one! Go and try to love something more than a tube in your pocket first.