In the narrative, a university professor seeking knowledge about Zen Buddhism visits a Zen master named Nan-in. Despite claiming to want to learn, the professor's mind is already filled with his expertise in philosophy, hindering his ability to absorb new teachings. Through a simple yet profound gesture of overflowing a cup of tea, Nan-in illustrates the concept of beginner's mind - the necessity of emptying one's mind from preconceptions to truly understand Zen philosophy.
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