Maybe it's about time we recruited some new disciples.

You may be right.

Being a private pupil is, after all, the best for learning the teachings of Buddha.

Be that as it may, not many have stopped by here since then.

There's no way they'd repeat the same mistake...

Hands-on Zen meditation experiences are popular, aren't they?

We will start with a hands-on ascetic training experience!

I see. When the gateway is wide, it's easy to take part.

Aaah, that might be a good idea!

We'll know their aptitude as well.

By the way, Hijiri, what training do you normally perform?

It is only simple things. I refuse water, food and sleep for nine weeks...

...line-less bungee jump from cliffs several hundred meters high, and so on...

These may be difficult to recommend to novices.