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How long does it take?
A young man went to see a Zen master. 'Master, how long will it take until I have attained liberation?'
'Maybe ten years' replied the master.
'And if I am particularly make an effort, how long does it take?', Asked the students.
'In that case, it may be twenty Jahre "replied the master.
'But I take really any hardship on me. I want to go as quickly as possible to your destination ', protested the young man.
'Then,' replied the master, 'it may take up to forty years.'
