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Temper<\/h1>\n

A Zen student came to Bankei and complained: \u201cMaster, I have an ungovernable temper. How can I cure it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have something very strange,\u201d replied Bankei. \u201cLet me see what you have.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJust now I cannot show it to you,\u201d replied the other.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen can you show it to me?\u201d asked Bankei.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt arises unexpectedly,\u201d replied the student.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen,\u201d concluded Bankei, \u201cit must not be your own true nature. If it were, you could show it to me at any time. When you were born you did not have it, and your parents did not give it to you. Think that over.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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