In a Zen temple two students were going to the hall to meditate. Along the way, they passed some trees and argued with each other about the trees. One remarked, "Why is that tree so green?" The other remarked, "But why is this tree so large?" And then an argument arose between them. It was about which of the trees was better, the greener one or the larger one. They could not agree with each other, so when they entered the hall, they approached the Master and asked him which of the trees was better. The Master asked them back, "Which one do you both think is good, then?" They started arguing with each other again. One said, "The green tree is better" and the other said, "The large tree is better."
By coincidence, a novice entered into the hall. The Master asked the novice the same question. The novice replied, "We should not be bothered about such issues. ." The Master said, "That is right answer. We should not be bothering ourselves with this. Everything has cause and effect. Whatever, we see, hear and think has its cause and effect.
from Awakenings by Anthony de Mello
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