Your Light May Go Out
A monk asked master Dogo, "
When the hundred thousand dharma-gates are not yet opened, how should I proceed?" Dogo said,
"Your nature is not deficient; you are free to come and go.
Why seek an opening?" The monk asked,
"What then is the master's family tradition?" Dogo replied,
"When you come back, I will tell you." The monk pressed, "I am here now.
Please, master, tell me." Dogo said,
"Having carefully considered it, your light may go out."
Reflection
Breathe and let the story settle.