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The Monks and the Mountain
- Two monks hike up a mountain to meet Buddha.
- One breaks his leg, the other chooses to help him, realizing that presence is the true summit.
The Realization of Now
- We often live as if on our way to a better future but true fulfillment lies in present moment awareness.
- The spiritual path involves letting go of what hinders presence.
The Monkey Trap
- A monkey trap uses a coconut with rice inside it.
- The monkey gets its hand stuck because it won't let go of the rice, illustrating our attachment to desires.