prst.jpg (17209 bytes) And the first answer to the April 18th question is:

“Gutei's (Chu-chi) favorite answer to any question asked was the raising of his finger. His little apprentice copied this, and whenever he was asked about his master's teachings, he would raise his finger. Learning of this, master called upon the boy one day and cut off his finger. In fear and pain, the boy tried to escape, but the teacher called him to return and raised his finger. The boy tried to imitate his teacher as usual, but he didn't have a finger any more, and then the whole meaning came clear to him. Copying is slavery. One should not follow the letter, but seize the spirit. Higher affirmations lie in the spirit. And where is the spirit? Search for it in everyday experiences; it contains a plethora of proof for all of your needs."

D.T.Suzuki, Zen

The prize for an inspired answer goes to:

1. Slobodan Negić
2. D.T. Suzuki

The contest will take a little longer this time because state of war was proclaimed and blah blah... However, the new person stays until someone guesses it right...

Overall standings:

2. Slobodan Negić (3 points)
1. Stefan Lazarević (2 points)
3. Vladimir Milosavljević (1 point)
4. Godfrey Daniels (1 point)
5. Boris Kunčer (1 point)
6. D.T.Suzuki (1 pointed finger)

Previosly on the quiz:
March 2. -- Louis Augustin Cauchy
March 7. -- Richard Wagner
March 14. -- Jaco Pastorius
March 28. -- Isaac Newton

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