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Steal This !
“The Moon Cannot Be Stolen,” a Zen story, tells a universally important moral. ...
This Zen story tells of Ryokan, a Zen master, and his encounter with a thief. ... There were no material possessions for the thief to steal, so the Zen master gave the thief the clothes off of his back. ... The ludicrous idea of giving a thief, a person there to steal from you, the very clothes off your back is unheard of. ... The “beautiful moon” is indicative of the wisdom it represents, and provides a good focal point for the Zen master. ... Also, it is fitting that Ryokan wishes to give the moon to the thief, with the moon being a source of light and the Zen master hoping to enlighten the thief.
Approximate Word count = 535 Approximate Pages = 2.1 (250 words per page double spaced)
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