Bigg Elephant

” Master Tannen used to teach us, “If a monk does not put his compassion on the outside and store up the courage within, he will not be able to achieve. the Buddhiist Way.” If a Bushi does not put his courage on the outside and possess a heart of great compassion within, that is enough to burst his belly, he will not be able to discharge his fundamental duties as a bushi. Accordingly, a monk must seek courage from the example of the bushi, and the bushi must seek compassion after the example of the monk.