The master passed by a minister preaching against materialism. He was exhorting the congregation on the virtues of sacrificing their earthly desires for the rewards of heaven.
“Our treasure does not lie here on earth,” he said, “But it lies in the bosom of our heavenly Father.”
“Interesting,” remarked the master. “You preach against materialism but yours [...]

A theologian came to see the master.
“Why is it that you are so against theology?” he asked.
“It is not really theology that I am against, but what it has become, and how it is now being used and understood,” said the master.
“What do you mean?” said the theologian.
“Well, theology first came into being because man [...]

The preacher said, “The best thing that we can do is to leave everything in God’s hands. Realize that only he knows what is best for us. Don’t insist on your way but let God decide your path.”
Replied the master, “If I followed your advice, I would wake up everyday and do nothing. What you [...]

The master came storming into the palace. So serious was his mien that none of the guards dared stop him. He came upon the throne room and faced the king.
“What is it you want?” said the king.
“I need a place to sleep in this inn,” replied the master.
“This is no inn,” replied the king. “This [...]

The master and his disciples walked past a small gathering. A preacher was in the middle of the crowd and he declared, “We should be dismayed that God is robbed of his glory in this sinful world where people slander him and worship all sorts of idols.”
Later, the master remarked to his disciples, “If this [...]

The seeker approached the master and said, “I am ready to give up everything in order to find out the truth about God. I will give up my job, my money, my family, everything. Tell me, what must I do?”
“That is all well and good but there is one more thing you must give up [...]

The master got caught in a heavy rain one night and was soaking wet when he saw a Buddhist monastery nearby. He knocked hard on the gates until a monk came and opened the gate.
“What do you want?” the monk asked, thinking that the drenched figure was a beggar.
“I just need a place to stay [...]