00:00Once upon a time in a small village nestled among the rolling hills, there lived a young man named Hiro.
00:08Hiro was known throughout the village for his restless mind.
00:13He was always thinking, analyzing, and worrying about the past and the future.
00:19His mind was cluttered with thoughts, and he could never find peace.
00:23One day, Hiro heard about a renowned Zen master who lived on top of a distant mountain.
00:30The master was said to possess the secret to finding inner peace and tranquility.
00:36Intrigued, Hiro decided to embark on a journey to seek the wisdom of the Zen master.
00:43After days of arduous travel, Hiro finally reached the top of the mountain.
00:48There, he found the Zen master sitting quietly, his eyes closed in deep meditation.
00:56Hiro approached the master and bowed respectfully.
01:00Master, Hiro said, I have come seeking your guidance.
01:05My mind is restless, and I yearn for inner peace.
01:09Can you teach me how to empty my mind?
01:12The Zen master opened his eyes and looked at Hiro with a serene smile.
01:18Empty your mind, you say.
01:20Very well, I will teach you, he replied.
01:25The master led Hiro to a small courtyard adorned with a beautiful garden.
01:31In the center of the courtyard, there was a large stone basin filled to the brim with water.
01:37Hiro watched as the master picked up a ladle and dipped it into the basin, scooping up a ladle full of water.
01:43He then poured the water into a smaller, empty bowl.
01:49Now, Hiro, the master said, your task is to empty the basin.
01:54You must transfer all the water from the basin to the smaller bowl without spilling a single drop.
02:02Hiro looked at the task before him and felt puzzled.
02:05How could he possibly empty the entire basin of water into such a small bowl?
02:12Nonetheless, he accepted the challenge and began scooping water from the basin.
02:18For hours, Hiro diligently scooped and poured, but no matter how hard he tried, the basin remained filled with water.
02:27Frustration crept into his heart, and his mind became even more restless.
02:31The Zen master observed Hiro's struggle with a compassionate gaze.
02:37He walked over and gently placed his hand on Hiro's shoulder.
02:43Hiro, my dear student, the master said softly, you are trying so hard to empty the basin, but you have forgotten the first and most crucial step.
02:54To empty the basin, you must first empty your mind.
02:57Hiro looked at the master, his eyes filled with confusion.
03:03Master, how do I empty my mind?
03:06The master smiled warmly.
03:09Let go of your worries, your fears, and your attachments, he said.
03:14Focus only on the task at hand.
03:18Be fully present in this moment, and the rest will follow.
03:22Hiro took a deep breath and let go of his frustration.
03:26He stopped trying so hard to empty the basin and instead focused on each scoop of water, savoring the sound and the sensation of it.
03:36Gradually, he entered a state of flow, his mind becoming clear and his movements effortless.
03:43As Hiro emptied his mind, something miraculous happened.
03:48The basin seemed to respond to his newfound tranquility.
03:51With each scoop, the water flowed effortlessly into the smaller bowl, and the basin gradually emptied.
04:00Finally, Hiro poured the last drop of water into the small bowl.
04:06He looked at the Zen master with amazement and gratitude.
04:09You see, Hiro, the master said, when you empty your mind, you allow the universe to flow through you.
04:18You become one with the task at hand, and everything falls into place.
04:23Hiro realized that true peace and clarity resided within him all along.
04:28From that day forward, he carried the wisdom of the Zen master in his heart, reminding.
