Meditation
A student goes to his Master and tells him, "I'm getting really bored with just feeling my breath coming in and going out all the time. Don't you have a meditation that is more exciting?"
The Zen Master replied, "Yes. You are now ready for a greater teaching. Follow me."
With that, the Master led the student into a courtyard where there was a large barrel of water.
"Gaze into the barrel," said the Master.
As the student leaned over and looked in, the Zen Master suddenly pushed the student's head into the water and held it there for some time with the student struggling desperately.
Finally, the Master let the student come up for air, and as the student gasped, the Master asked, "So... is that breath boring?"
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