Who has the solution?

by Glen on 2002-05-07 00:32:04

A story is told of a man who fell into a pit. He cried out for help for a long time before noticing a figure standing above him. It was Confucius. With an aire of profound wisdom the victim was instructed in the ways of right living only to be told that he could have avoided this calamity. After his discourse, the would-be savior left.

After a little while another figure appeared. This time it was Buddha. Upon analyzing the situation this religious leader also concluded that the man’s dilemma was of his own making. It was the result of a hectic non-reflective life devoid of meditation. At that point Buddha began to instruct the captive in the ways of yoga and meditation. At the close of the “lesson” he too disappeared.

A short while passed and another savior appeared. This time it was Jesus. Seeing the man’s predicament, his guilt and his complete inability to do anything about it he jumped into the pit and helped the unfortunate man out.