A young woman had a "desire"(actually, renouncing desires would lead to the path of enlightenment) of getting enlightenment so she visited various zen monasteries. The monasteries rejected her admission. This attitude made her to feel sick about it. But, she didn't give up . She kept knocking at the doors of monasteries . She got a reply for her rejection. The incumbent of one monastery said " Lady, we could admit you in our school but, Your beauty could spoil other inmates that's why we reject you". On knowing the reason, She disfigured her face by herself. Again, she went to that monastery and sought admission. This time, the incumbent got astonished and sensing her determination in pursuit of her enlightenment goal he admitted her into their monastery.
Absolute resolute mind is required. Not just for seeking enlightenment but, for achieving any goals in one's life.
