An enlightened old Zen master,🔗

lived by himself in a small hut in a forest.

One hot summer day, a man passing by saw the master busy chopping wood outside his hut. He was sweating under the scorching sun.

Master, why are you out under this hot sun? asked the man.

Because it is there, answered the master simply. Yes master, the sun is there. But why do you work in this heat? asked the man.

Because I am here, answered the master.