You must have the ability to drive off the plowman's ox and to snatch away the hungry man's food before you will see how Zen helps people.
The death of Buddhism
In ancient times the title "Zen Master" was highly regarded by the wise. In ancient times there were still one or two genuine teachers worthy of the title. Today however, Buddhism is dead, and calling someone a Zen Master is no different to calling them a dog or a pig.
A thousand years ago, a Dharma Dragon like Hakuin may have seduced me into accepting the title of a Zen Master. Today, however, I would sooner shoot myself in the foot. A thousand years ago I may well have dedicated my efforts towards cleaning the vile muck out of the temple. But it has gone too far. The temple has become a heap of dung.