Learning with an Open Mind
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The document presents a Zen story illustrating the importance of having an open mind while learning. A scholar, seeking to grasp Zen philosophy, discovers that he must first empty his preconceived notions, exemplified by the overflowing cup of tea. The narrative emphasizes examining issues with freshness and openness to truly understand and learn.
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Learning with an Open Mind
- 1. Zen story-Learning with an Open Mind Prepared by Prof.K.Prabhakar [email_address]
- 2. A Zen master received a scholar who came to inquire about Zen. He told Zen master that he has learnt all the important things necessary and wanted Zen master to teach him Zen Philosophy.
- 3. Zen teacher smiled and gave an empty cup . He poured his visitor's cup full, and then keep on pouring. Until it was over flowing and the hot tea was pouring out of the cup.
- 4. The scholar watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. "It is overfull. No more will go in!"
- 5. Zen teacher said “ You either have to drink the tea, or empty the cup to have more of tea”.
- 6. Reflections We will learn only when we look at any issues or problems with “empty mind”. Empty Mind does not mean mindlessness, it is looking at things fresh. Please do the test given in the next slide.
- 7. How many squares you will find the diagram? Answer with in 15 seconds
- 8. The first answer to the question is sixteen
- 9. Observe with open mind. How many squares are there?(16+4)
- 11. You have thirty squares Have you got this answer in the first instance. Not many. The reason is we have to examine any issue with an open mind and freshness, without being burdened by our past learning.