Taoism and Zen
by Yeiazel
The guardrail
The Prince of Chin feasted with his courtiers. The meal was well watered. The sovereign, somewhat tipsy, was rambling about the extravagant and sometimes well met by whom his favorites of unctuous flattery. Suddenly the prince stretched his loose sleeves, uttered an exclamation of delight and said:
- There is no greater happiness than to be a monarch. There was accountable to no one and no dares contradict you!
Kuang, her music teacher, who sat opposite him, took his lute and threw him in the face. The prince leapt from his seat, and dodging the instrument that smashed against the wall with a whimper pitiful. The courtiers rose indignant and protested vigorously. One of them asked the musician
- How dare you raise your hand against your sovereign?
- I never did a thing! the music teacher took offense.
I just wanted to correct a usurper who had taken the place of the prince. And he pointed to the empty seat of the monarch, saying:
- I heard coming from the area remarks unworthy of a sovereign!
Dignitaries, outraged, had grabbed this rude person. They dragged him before the Prince of Chin asking what punishment His Majesty wished that he inflicts. But the king laughed and said:
- Let him go. I find it more useful for you, him, he serves as a safeguard!
- broadcast for the first time on the site " The cozy little world of HC "December 15, 2009 -
- broadcast for the first time on the site " The cozy little world of HC "December 15, 2009 -
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