On Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 1:19:11 PM UTC-5, Daiyu wrote:   
   > Does anyone know actually and factually what the source of the   
   > tiger/strawberry parable is? (Man hanging from cliff being chased by a   
   > tiger spots strawberry--Oooooh so sweet) I've seen it attributed to   
   > Buddha but somehow it doesn't seem like his style. Of course it's also   
   > called a Zen koan and a parable. I know it was retold in Zen Flesh Zen   
   > Bones but I'm looking for its origin. (yes, I know, looking a   
   > strawberry in the mouth....) Thanks for any help.   
      
   This is the MOST misquoted parable in eastern history.  Everyone thinks it is   
   about being in the present moment, and enjoying the strawberry is a good   
   thing.  The whole point of the story is that it is THE FOOL that focuses on   
   present enjoyment when he    
   is facing death - a death that he is able to transcend.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)