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Buddhist Story: Dead Wood Revived in Spring A Zen master took on a disciple and instructed him to weed and water the garden every day. After several years, the disciple felt exhausted and asked the master, "Master, when will I finally attain enlightenment?" The master smiled but did not answer directly. Instead, he led the disciple to the backyard. Pointing at a dried-up piece of wood, the master asked, "What do you think of this wood?" The disciple examined it and replied, "It's dead." The master shook his head and gestured towards a lush forest nearby, asking, "Then why is this forest so vibrant and alive?" The disciple was perplexed. The master explained, "Your mind is like that dead wood, filled with all sorts of distractions and impure thoughts, hence you cannot grasp the true essence of the teachings. But if your mind can be like this forest, with deep roots and flourishing branches, enlightenment will come naturally." Upon hearing this, the disciple immediately understood. From then on, he ceased indulging in idle thoughts and devoted himself wholeheartedly to his practice, eventually becoming an extraordinary individual.
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