【英文原文】
Thus have I heard, the below poignant and hilarious accounts are based on actual concurrent incidents…
The old abbot of a temple
had a terrible toothache.
So bad was it that it was debilitating…
affecting his nerves literally.
The hospital stay was humbling to him.
It made him reflect
about the importance of spiritual cultivation
before his time in this life ran out.
He wanted to practice well.
A young disciple of the abbot
had a terrible stroke.
So bad was it that it was debilitating…
affecting his nerves literally.
The hospital stay was boring to him.
It made him reflect
about the importance of entertainment
before his time in this hospital ran out.
He wanted a video game.