¹Go Min-hwan’s yearning for enlightenment was so ardent that he always prayed in his heart to Taemonim, “Mother, please grant me enlightenment.”

²Seeing completely into Min-hwan’s mind, Taemonim one day revealed to Yi Yong-gi, “Min-hwan is begging Me to grant him enlightenment.”

³Taemonim then turned to Min-hwan and rebuked him, “You fool! Is enlightenment within reach? Attaining enlightenment is more difficult than plucking a star from the sky.” She further cautioned him against his futile desire for enlightenment.

⁴Min-hwan, however, could not easily abandon such a desire. One day during a visit to his home, he was suddenly again seized by a surging desire to seek enlightenment.⁵Thus, he obtained a large sum of money with which to support himself during a secluded meditation on a mountain. On his way to the mountain, he paid a visit to Taemonim.

⁶“Where are you going?” She asked, knowing of his intent.⁷“There is no enlightenment at this time, for your Father has sealed the gate to enlightenment. Do not leave My side. Sit, compose yourself, and devote yourself to your practice.⁸There is no greater practice than the practice of cultivating and purifying the mind. When the time comes, all shall attain enlightenment simultaneously. You need only tend My house.”