Bitter or Sweet? | A Zen Story About Perception and Truth

Two monks debated over the taste of a humble daikon radish — one insisted it was bitter, the other claimed it was sweet. Their discussion grew spirited, until a third monk calmly said:
“It is neither bitter nor sweet. It is daikon.”

He explained:
“Your judgment of flavor comes from memory, habit, and expectation. When you remove those filters, you begin to see — and taste — what truly is.”

This Zen story is a profound reflection on how perception shapes our reality, and how truth emerges when we let go of labels.

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