There is a koan in the Gateless Gate collection that goes like this:
The priest Ruiyan called "master!" to himself every day and answered himself "Yes!"
Then he would say "Be aware!" and reply "Yes!"
"Don't be deceived by others!"
"No, no!"
One of our tasks as students of the Way is to understanding the meaning of "others." Who is this lovely and humble old man Ruiyan talking to? Are you talking to me? Who are you? What is this? Who is taking the picture? Ready?
Smile!
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