Hekiganroku - Case 57: Joshu and the "Bumpkin" A monk asked Joshu, "'The supreme Way is not difficult; it simply dislikes choosing'. What is non-choosing?" Joshu said, "Above the heavens and under the heavens I am the only one, alone and exalted." The monk said, "That is still choosing." Joshu said, "You stupid bumpkin, where is the choosing?" The monk remained silent.