 Brother Baku entered the 'Monastery of Silence' and the Head Friar
said, "Welcome Brother, this is a silent monastery.
You are welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak
until I direct you to do so." Brother Baku lived in the monastery
for 5 years before the Head Friar said to him: "Brother Baku,
you have been here 5 years now, you may speak two words." Brother
Baku said, "Hard Bed." "I'm sorry to hear that," the Head Friar
said.
"We will get you a better bed." After another 5 years, Brother
Baku was called by the Head Friar.
"You may say another two words Brother Baku." "Cold food," said
Brother Baku, and the Head Friar assured him that the food would
be better in the future.
On his 15th anniversary at the monastery, the Head Friar summoned
Brother Baku to hear his allowed two words.
"I quit," said Brother Baku.
"It is probably best," said the Head Friar.
"You've done nothing but complain since you've been here.". |
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