The Famous Zen Fart Joke

Notere Bisera journeyed to see the sage Ishu at his remote hermitage in the mountains. Upon arriving, he said to Ishu, “I seek enlightenment.” Ishu nodded and reached out his hand, saying “Pull my finger.” Notere raised an eyebrow, but went ahead and pulled his finger. Ishu farted, and Notere was suddenly enlightened.