Joshu, also known as Chao-Chou was born in 778. When he first met Nansen, Joshu enterd the master's room in the monastery. Nansen was lying down, and his first question to Joshu was:
''Where have you come from?''
''From the Jui-hsiang temple'', replied Joshu. (''Jui-hsiang'' means holy image.)
''Do you still see the holy image?'' Nansen asked.
''No, I don't,'' replied Joshu, ''I only see the Tathagata lying down.''
At this, Nansen got up, saying,
''Are you a monk who has a master or one without a master?''
''With a master,'' replied Joshu.
''Who is your master?'' Nansen asked.
''Early spring is cold,'' said Joshu. ''I am so glad that you are well.''
Nansen called the senior monk and said, '' Give him special treatment.''
(''JOSHU, The Lion's Roar'' by Osho Rajneesh, THE REBEL- Publishing House)
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