Share this postThe Gentle LawA Chan monk and a Zen monk are sitting silently, sipping tea.Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreA Chan monk and a Zen monk are sitting silently, sipping tea.Saturda Joke Matt BiancaApr 26, 20251Share this postThe Gentle LawA Chan monk and a Zen monk are sitting silently, sipping tea.Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareThe Chan monk finally says, "Words are like dust on a mirror."The Zen monk nods, then smacks the cup out of the Chan monk’s handThe Gentle Law is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeThe Chan monk blinks, "That was my favorite cup."The Zen monk shrugs, "No dust now."Share The Gentle LawThe Gentle Law is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Subscribe