angry lady

*a lady went to see a zen master for help regarding her chronic anger...

lady: i need help...i cant control my anger...
zen master: come with me...

*brings the lady to an empty room....shoved her in and locked the room

lady: hey! let me out! you stupid old man!

*zen master just smile and walk away

*1 hour later...

zen master: are you still angry?
lady: i am angry with myself for landing in this circumstance...

*zen master just smile and walk away

*2 hours later...

zen master: are you still angry?
lady: i should not be angry...its such a waste of time and energy...
zen master: not bad...but there is still the concept of anger in your heart

*6 hours later

zen master: are you still angry?
lady: whats that?
zen master: so at last...you are cured!