The Example in the Book About the Zen Master and Tea

question 12

Multiple Choice

The example in the book about the Zen master and tea proves what point?

• A) that you need to get into the right frame of mind
• B) a person listening to you is like a tea cup, they can't accept anymore ideas until they "empty their cup"
• C) the Zen master likes tea
• D) a person listening is like a tea cup that is half full: he can either be optimistic (half full) or pessimistic (half empty)

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