Two monks wanted to listen to music while walking in the garden. π¨βπ¦²π¨βπ¦²
One of them did not get permission to listen to music from the Zen master.
While the other was allowed to listen.
The difference was how each of them asked the question.
First Monk: βWhen I am meditating on my walks through the garden, is it OK to listen to music?β
Zen Master: 'Absolutely Not'. Denied. β
Second Monk: βIβm listening to music while Iβm walking in the garden. Is it OK for me to meditate?'β
Zen Master: 'Certainly'. Approved. βοΈ
The ANSWERS you receive are determined by the QUESTIONS you ask. π