Here’s A Quick Way To Drop It! | A Short Zen Story

A young monk brought two potted plants into the monastery’s garden while the Zen master looked on. 

“Drop it,” instructed the master.

The young monk gently let down one pot. “Drop it,” again ordered the master. The monk let go the second pot. “DROP IT!” roared the master. The young monk stammered, “But… I have nothing more to drop.” “Then take it away,” said the old master, smiling.