The smart little monk’s reputation reached the ears of Shogun Yoshimitsu (1358-1408), and Ikkyū was summoned to the castle for a meeting.
"I’ve heard that you are quite bright,” the shogun said to Ikkyū. "Do you think you can catch a tiger?"
"Yes, my lord, I believe I can,” Ikkyū replied with great confidence. "Here is a rope. Catch that one," the shogun challenged, pointing to a tiger painted on a large screen in the room.
Without hesitation, Ikkyū placed himself in front of the screen, readied the rope, and shouted, "Now, my lord, please drive the tiger out!”
John Stevens
Three Zen Masters: Ikkyū, Hakuin, and Ryōkan
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