Zen cycling

A Zen teacher saw five of his students returning from the market, riding
their bicycles. When they arrived at the monastery and had dismounted, the
teacher asked the students, "Why are you riding your bicycles?"

The first student replied, "The bicycle is carrying this sack of potatoes. I
am glad that I do not have to carry them on my back!" The teacher praised
the first student. "You are a smart boy! When you grow old, you will not walk
hunched over like I do."

The second student replied, "I love to watch the trees and fields pass by as
I roll down the path!" The teacher commended the second student, "Your eyes
are open, and you see the world."

The third student replied, "When I ride my bicycle, I am content to chant
nam myoho renge kyo." The teacher gave his praise to the third student, "Your
mind will roll with the ease of a newly trued wheel."

The fourth student replied, "Riding my bicycle, I live in harmony with all
sentient beings." The teacher was pleased and said to the fourth student, "You
are riding on the golden path of non-harming."

The fifth student replied, "I ride my bicycle to ride my bicycle." The
teacher sat at the feet of the fifth student and said, "I am your student."

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