Ikkyu: Crow With No Mouth

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Stephen Berg. Ikkyu: Crow With No Mouth

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He hurried to Kasō for approval of his satori, but the master said, “This is the enlightenment of a mere arhat, you’re no master yet.” Ikkyū replied, “Then I’m happy to be an arhat, I detest masters.” At which Kasō declared, “Ha, now you really are a master.”

After his awakening Ikkyū stayed with the master, taking care of him in growing illness, a paralysis of the lower limbs that necessitated his being carried everywhere. Ikkyū’s unflagging loyalty impressed all, became legendary:

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