Are Our Cups Too Full?

Emptying the mind helps you make room for more knowledge

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Many years ago, a scholar visited a wise Zen master. The master cheerily poured tea for him. However, he let the hot liquid cascade over the sides of the cup. The worried scholar pointed out that the cup was already full. The master then explained that the scholar was like the full cup and needed to be empty before he could learn…