An Ancient Chinese Story: Doing Business as Cultivation

An Ancient Chinese Story: Doing Business as Cultivation
Vendors and pedestrians are seen in this close-up of one section of the Chinese cityscape handscroll “Along the River During Qingming Festival,” by Zhang Zeduan (1085–1145), ink and colors on silk. Collection of the National Palace Museum, Beijing. (Public Domain) Pedestrians and stalls on rainbow bridge
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Two thousand years ago, a scholar failed the imperial examinations over and over again. He finally tired of pursuing fame and money. He became determined to learn the Tao and went to a mountain cave to seek discipleship with a Taoist master. 
After carefully examining the scholar, the Taoist was delighted to have him as a disciple. The Taoist taught the scholar how to meditate, and taught him something new every day.